P/HR/277. Dissertation. Work stress: theories, legislation and managers’ attitudes

The dissertation investigates the issues of work stress seeking to identify its impact on businesses. Literature related to stress is reviewed including the areas of occupational health, work and industrial psychology, physiology of work and organisation, EU and UK legislation, etc. The causes of stress at work are identified; primary research is conducted using the data collected through semi-structured interviews among managers from the UK and across Europe. Conclusions are made about managers’ attitudes to the phenomenon of stress and the role of national and international guidelines on stress reduction. Recommendations to companies concerning work stress are offered.