Anxiety in the Workplace

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), around half of all work-related ill health is caused by stress, anxiety or depression.

Workplace anxiety is often shaped by organisational systems, not just individual factors. By creating clarity, support and flexibility, employers can help employees feel valued and able to thrive.

Workplace anxiety refers to persistent feelings of worry, tension, or fear related to work. It may be caused by workload pressures, unclear expectations, job insecurity, performance concerns, workplace relationships, psychologically unsafe environments or organisational change.

Anxiety can impact performance, attendance, communication and overall wellbeing. With the right awareness and support, organisations can significantly reduce its impact.

Creating a psychologically safe, supportive environment is not just good practice, it improves engagement, productivity, retention and organisational culture.

Supporting employees experiencing anxiety helps both the individual and organisation.

Key benefits include:

Better work performance
Less sickness absence
Lower risk of burnout
Higher staff retention
Stronger teamwork
A healthier workplace culture
Greater trust in managers
Lower organisational costs
Compliance with duty-of-care responsibilities
Increased resilience

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