Stress at work: the cure
Friday 13 June 2008
When stress at work and its cost are studied, new problems appear all the time. While the factory employee dies the death of a thousand cuts, the total cost to the taxpayer reflect a much greater problem. The "problem" is millions of people all over the country committing white collar crimes as well as individuals more serious ones.
Rogue bosses not providing the right equipment, compound problems further by making excessive demands on the worker, and thereby causing absences due to stress at work.
Which in turn leads to strain on workers left behind, who are often expected to be consistent in spite of a low numbered workforce.
Regulations are getting tighter, but this only leads to lawsuits and liabilities.
In conclusion, positive action needs to be taken to ensure workers are encouraged to wear protection, and obey regulations set before them. Best practices should be applied and working relationships on pride in the job rather than a a shared contempt for health and safety.Which in turn leads to strain on workers left behind, who are often expected to be consistent in spite of a low numbered workforce.
Regulations are getting tighter, but this only leads to lawsuits and liabilities.
It is fair to say that costs to the tax payer worldwide could be reduced if everyone “does their bit” to look after themselves and others (bosses!) properly- and in the case of anyone in a managerial position- to take a slight profit loss on the chin and provide good conditions for their employees.
Will this happen in the near or distant future? Not likely.
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