Increased anger and loss of humour amongst people in the workplace are just two of the knock-on effects that businesses now have to deal with due to poor workplace health, according to new research.

The ‘Quality of Working Life’ report published by the Chartered Management Institute and Workplace Health Connect uncovers a high number of physical and psychological symptoms and highlights the impact these have on business performance.

The survey questioned 1,541 managers in the UK revealing a poor picture of health, with only half (50 per cent) believing they are currently in ‘good’ health. Key findings of the report were:

Taking the strain: 43 per cent admitted to feeling or becoming angry with others too easily and one third (31 per cent) confessed to a loss of humour creating workplace pressures.

- Pressure point: More than half of those questioned (55 per cent) complained of muscular tension or physical aches and pains. 44 per cent said they experienced frequent headaches.

- Fighting fatigue: Asked about psychological symptoms, 55 per cent experienced feelings of constant tiredness at work. 57 per cent complained of insomnia.

The report also shows that ill-health is having an impact on morale ......

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People Management

Christine Cryne
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June 2006 - Psychology 

There can be few subjects as critical to modern leadership and management as psychology. 

Not so long ago, leadership was easy. People in positions of power simply told their juniors what to do and sat back safe in the knowledge their orders would be followed. 21st Century workers are a bit more high maintenance, which is why soft skills have come to the fore. 

So much of modern leadership depends on the ability to read different people's emotions, understand their motivations and tailor your messages and actions accordingly. Empathy, emotional intelligence and communication are fundamental to your success - and each of these skills is rooted in psychology. Which is why this issue of Edge is all about helping you to get inside people's heads - your own included - and using those psychological insights to your advantage

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