2026 Stress Awareness Team Toolkit

Why you should care about your employees' stress

Stress is the silent drain on performance, retention, and culture - and most of it is going unaddressed:

79% of UK workers say they frequently feel overwhelmed at work.
51% of all long-term sick leave in the UK is attributed to stress, depression, or anxiety.
55% of UK employees say work-related stress negatively affects their sleep, focus, or energy levels.

Download Heka's Stress Awareness Team Toolkit: A free, shareable guide for HR leaders wanting to help their team have more honest conversations about stress this April. This guide includes:

The key stats on workplace stress and why it matters
5 simple, team-level actions to try this month
A team check-in tool to spark open, low-pressure conversations

Your team are more resilient When THEY'RE NOT CARRYING Work stress ON THEIR OWN.

Stressed employees don't just feel worse - they perform worse. And small, team-level changes can make a real difference.

🤝 Stronger team culture: Teams that check in honestly report higher trust and lower turnover intent.

🎯 Better focus and output: Chronic stress impairs concentration and decision-making across every role.

💬 Healthier communication: Psychological safety helps people raise issues before they escalate.

🌱 Lower absenteeism: Addressing stress proactively is one of the most cost-effective things an employer can do.