Stress at work: understanding the impact of stress at work
HSE's Working Minds campaign has launched a new webpage to help employers

 

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Issued: 20 January 2026

Visit HSE's website for more guidance and information on stress at work.

Understanding the impact of stress at work

HSE's Working Minds campaign has launched a new webpage to help employers recognise how work-related stress develops and why prevention matters.

It reinforces the importance of good work design and explains the impact stress can have on:

  • health
  • absence
  • productivity


To understand the risks of stress at work and take the first steps towards preventing it in your workplace visit the new campaign webpage: Understanding the impact of stress at work

You can get a first look at all campaign resources, news and updates by subscribing to the monthly Working Minds ebulletin.


Join our free work-related stress webinar 

Work-related stress: a proactive approach to risk management

29 January, 3pm to 4pm

At our free webinar 'Work-related stress: a proactive approach to risk management', you'll hear from HSE and partners about:

  • work-related stress management standards
  • our Stress Indicator Tool designed to help workplaces successfully manage work-related stress


The webinar will conclude with a live audience Q&A.

Register for our work-related stress webinar.


Work-related stress training courses from HSE

Our training is delivered by experts to help organisations comply with the law and keep workforces healthy and safe.

We are running the following stress-themed courses in the near future:

Safety Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Live Manchester

10 and 11 February 2026

HSE returns as the Official Partner of SHW Live Manchester 2026.

We will be opening each day with a keynote presentation, tackling the most urgent issues shaping the future of workplace safety.

At our stand (A10) HSE experts will lead an extended programme of spotlight seminars at our mini theatre.

Find out more about the HSE experience at SHW Live Manchester 2026.

Register for SHW 2026.

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