Half of sick days are due to stress

More than half the days employees take off work are due to stress, mostly in the workplace, while fear of losing a job has increased the levels.

Stressful working conditions caused by a range of factors that can include bullying and poor management are costing companies dearly.

In a bid to counter both the human and financial consequences of stress, the EU’s Agency for Safety and Health at Work is organising a campaign across the 28 member states.