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Issue 104 - GOOD PRACTICE: Prevention of psychosocial risks and stress at work in practice
Work-related stress is the second most common work-related health problem in the European Union, after back pain, affecting nearly one out of every three workers. Stress at work can happen in any sector and in any size of organisation; it can affect anyone at any level. Psychosocial risks such as violence and bullying can lead to stress at work. 4% of the working population report that they have been victims of actual physical violence from people outside the workplace. Many more will have suffered from threats or insults. 9% of workers in Europe report being subject to bullying. Statistics like this are enough reason to take action.
This publication aims to show that work-related stress and psychosocial risks can be solved in many ways. It provides real examples of how companies and organisations have made interventions and sought to reduce stress at work.
