The University of Sheffield
Human Resources

Managing Stress at Work

The University has a number of resources to support and assist you to manage stress positively.

Managing stress – guidelines for managers

Heads of Departments and line managers are expected to actively consider whether there are any factors which may cause foreseeable negative pressure or stress and how they can manage these factors. These guidelines provide a range of measures which can be put in place to help minimise those factors most likely to lead to increased pressure and negative stress in the workplace and support your staff to contribute most effectively to the department and the University.

To go to the guidelines please visit:

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/hr/wellbeing/info/managingstress/managersguidelines.html

Managing Stress

Managing stress – guidelines for individuals

Personal responsibility is a key element in promoting wellbeing and managing pressure and stress. These guidelines provide you with a range of action that you may take to address a number of factors which you think may be causing you increased pressure or negative stress.

To go to the guidelines please visit:

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/hr/wellbeing/info/managingstress/wellbeingind.html

Training and Development

The University has a number of courses available to help you manage stress. Please visit the Training and Development pages of this portal for more information: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/hr/wellbeing/info/training.html