Are your Managers missing the signs of workplace stress?

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Many managers don’t realise they are often the first line of defence when it comes to workplace stress. Yet many have never been shown what to look for.

According to the 2025 CIPD Health and Wellbeing at Work report:

Mental ill health is the number one cause of long-term absence
Heavy workloads are the leading cause of stress-related absence (41%)

For SME organisations in particular, these situations can be difficult to navigate without the right support.

Managers often ask:

How do I spot the early warning signs?
What should I say if someone is struggling?
How do I support the employee while still managing the needs of the business?

So we’ve created a Beetlestone HR Manager’s Guide to Understanding the Causes and Signs of Stress at Work.

It covers:

The main causes of workplace stress
Early warning signs managers should look out for
Practical steps managers can take to support their teams

If you’d like a copy, simply follow me on LinkedIn @BeetlestoneHR, send me a message, and I’ll share it with you.

Rachel Yates

Based in Shropshire, Rachel provides trusted, outcome-based HR support to businesses of all sizes across Shropshire and Staffordshire and beyond. With experience operating at HR Director and Board level, she helps businesses stay compliant, manage employee relations confidently and build strong, high-performing teams without the need for an in-house HR function.