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Workplace Counselling

Regulations

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 states: 'that it shall be the duty of all employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the Health, Safety and Welfare, of all their employees while at work.' Provision of access to counselling services may form an important part of workplace stress management policies.

Some Facts and Figures

  • An estimated 40 million working days are lost each year where employees and their GPs cite stress and mental illness.
  • Non work-related issues may make it difficult for employees to cope with work pressure and may affect performance.
  • Every individual is vulnerable to stress and depression depending on personal circumstances.
  • Behavioural and health changes in an employee may be an indicator that they are under increased pressure and may benefit from counselling intervention.

Psychiatric Injury Caused by Work

There have been many recent examples of employees claiming financial compensation for mental illness allegedly caused by work generally or the specific actions or omissions of an employer. Provision of counselling services, although not a legal obligation, can form part of a policy to tackle work-related stress.

 

 

 

 

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