Employers are at risk of trivialising the dangers of stress in the workplace
by focusing on promoting alternative therapies such as massage and aromatherapy
as solutions, a union has warned.
"While there may be a place for these types of activities they should
not detract from addressing the organisational causes of stress," said
Nigel Bryson of the GMB.
The union has published a new guide on preventing workplace stress to
highlight this year’s European Week of Safety and Health, which takes place
from 14 to 18 October.
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Too many employers are failing to implement management systems to prevent
stress, added Bryson.
