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Stress

Tips and expert advice on combatting workplace stress as well as how to avoid or manage stress and anxiety as a small business owner. Includes information on support services available in the UK.

Office & home working

How an office layout can affect stress and motivation

A person’s office space is the place where he/she spends a significant amount of time in the day. So, just like home, the arrangement of furniture, and other infrastructure of office can have a considerable impact on one’s life, stress and motivation.

News

New b-leisure trend is secret to combating UK’s stress epidemic

Business travellers are looking to mix business with pleasure when travelling internationally in a new trend called b-leisure, a new study reveals.

News

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help manage stress at work

The affects of stress in the workplace can be fixed with cognitive behavioural therapy, a new study suggests.

News

Stressed workers more likely to blame physical illnesses for absence

Stress has become the top health and safety concern in the workplace and stressed workers don't talk about it, a new study finds.

News

Alternatives to ease stressed workers for National Stress Awareness day

Businesses are finding new and inventive ways of tackling stress in the work place, with National Stress Awareness day.

News

Stress levels hit peak for small company owners

More than two thirds of small business owners say it is more stressful to run a business now than ever before, research finds.

Office & home working

Employee does not handle stress very well 

I have an employee who despite her best efforts does not tackle her adverse reaction to stress very well. What can I do to assist her and if no improvement is shown what are my options?

Office & home working

How to deal with business burnout and work-related stress

Here, Alex Hedger looks at the steps to take to ensure a more productive and less stressful life at work.

Employing & managing staff

Managing stress and mental health in a small business

Kate Russell discusses how best to reduce the risk of hazards to the mental health of your employees.

Business management

Small businesses and managing stress: The holistic approach

Why it's beneficial to incorporate a stress management plan into your company's ethos.

News

Managerial incompetence resulting in stressed workforce

A lack of competence and misplaced confidence among bosses is creating a stressed out, unfulfilled workforce, research finds.

Blog

Tackling absenteeism and stress

Dealing with absenteeism as well as office stress levels seems to be a bugbear for small businesses, judging by research.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world