Signs of Stress

The Health and Safety Executive provides examples of possible signs of stress to be aware of:

• Arguments within teams.
• Higher staff turnover.
• An increase in the reporting of stress.
• An increase in sickness absence.
• Decreased performance.
• An increase in complaints and grievances.
• An increase in the amount of time taken off work.
• Arriving for work later.
• Staff members becoming more twitchy or nervous.

Other signs may include:

• Mood swings.
• Staff members becoming withdrawn.
• A loss of motivation, commitment, and confidence.
• An increase in emotional reactions, e.g., being more tearful, sensitive, or aggressive.

Further information is available through the HSE:

https://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/signs.htm