April 2025 is Stress Awareness Month and these figures make one thing clear: 

• £51 billion a year is the annual cost of poor mental health.
• £28 billion a year is the cost of stress-related absence and burnout to the UK economy. 
• 16.4 million per year is the number of working days lost due to stress, depression or anxiety in 2023/24. 

Stress-related absence is costing UK businesses billions. 

That’s why it’s crucial to invest in employee mental health. 

But where do you start? 

By tackling the root causes of stress in your business ad here’s some of the most common reasons for stress in a business; 

 ⚡ Excessive workload 

Unrealistic expectations and chronic overworking lead to burnout. 

 ⚡ Poor management 

Ineffective or unsupportive leadership is one of the biggest stress triggers. 

 ⚡ Job insecurity 

A lack of role clarity and uncertainty about the future creates anxiety. 

 ⚡ Toxic work culture 

High-pressure environments, lack of recognition and workplace conflict drives stress. 

Once you identify the causes, and if you’re not sure, you can ask us to conduct a stress audit for you, you can start making real changes to creating a healthier, more productive workplace. 

Need help with figuring out where to start? Let’s have a confidential chat.