Lincolnshire businesses warned to look out for signs of stress in their workforce, warns HR Consultant

Businesses in Lincolnshire need to be more vigilant about signs of stress to maintain a healthier and more productive workforce, a local HR expert has warned.

Laura Reilly, owner of Taurus HR Solutions in Lincolnshire, says, “April marks Stress Awareness Month, which is a great time for business owners to proactively identify signs of stress amongst their employees.”

She says, “Burnout is a significant concern, impacting not only individual well-being but also overall business performance.”

Laura has created a handy guide to the top 5 signs of burnout:

– Increased absenteeism: Employees experiencing burnout may take more sick days, affecting overall productivity and team morale.

– Decline in performance: A noticeable drop in work quality, missed deadlines and decreased productivity can be indicators of burnout.

– Emotional exhaustion: Burnout often leads to emotional fatigue, causing employees to feel drained, irritable and disconnected.

– Physical symptoms: Chronic stress can manifest physically through headaches, fatigue and other health issues.

– Withdrawal from colleagues: Burnout may lead employees to disengage socially, avoiding interaction with colleagues and isolating themselves.

Laura is offering this expert advice for businesses this April.

– Promote open communication: Create an environment where employees feel comfortable expressing concerns about workload or stress.

– Implement well-being initiatives: Offer stress management workshops, counselling services or wellness programs to support employees.

– Encourage work-life balance: Foster a culture that values and promotes a healthy work-life balance, reducing the risk of burnout.

– Regular check-ins: conduct regular one-on-one check-ins with employees to discuss workload, challenges and well-being.

– Educate managers: Ensure managers are trained to recognise signs of stress and equipped to support their team members effectively.

Your first name said, “we are committed to assisting business owners in navigating these challenges. With a proactive approach, it’s easy to prioritise the wellbeing of your employees.”

“My team and I are on hand to support any local business to reduce stress in their workplace.”

Lincolnshire business owners can arrange a free 15 minute consultation by visiting taurushr.co.uk.

Taurus HR Solutions outsources a full range of HR services to local businesses, as well as a number of learning and development courses.