Stress in Swiss companies
Stress and burnout phenomena are among the largest causes of illness-related costs in Swiss companies. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) calculates that absenteeism, sickness and disability costs cost the national economy 4.2 billion Swiss francs annually.
A representative study on Stress of Swiss employees by SECO (2010) revealed that 34 % of all employees feel stressed frequently to very frequently. This is 30 % more than ten years ago. 31 % state that their health is impaired by their work; 17 % suffer health impairments due to Stress at work.
Management and leadership problems as well as the personal suffering of those affected put pressure on the Operating culture and the working atmosphere. With the help of an assessment and an overview of the stress situation, a company can take effective measures to improve the health and well-being of its employees. Motivation of the employees.
Recognize stress and intervene in a targeted manner
Health Promotion Switzerland surveyed companies on the use and user-friendliness of FWS Job Stress Analysis and incorporated their feedback into the revision of the tool. The tool provides companies with a detailed overview of stress factors, resources and the well-being of their employees with little effort.
Text: Health Promotion Switzerland
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