Signs your Workforce are Suffering from Stress

26.03.2021

 

If your employees start acting differently, it can be a sign they are stressed. Acting early can reduce the impact of pressure and make it easier to reduce or remove the causes. 

 

Signs of stress in teams

There may be signs of stress in a team, like:

 

• arguments
• higher staff turnover
• more sickness absence
• decreased performance
• more complaints and grievances 

 

Signs of stress in an employee

A change in the way someone acts can be a sign of stress, for example they may:

 

• lose motivation, commitment or confidence
• show signs of feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, guilty or unhappy
• become withdrawn
• have memory problems
• worry excessively
• react with increased emotion, e.g. more tearful, angry or sensitive
• have mood swings