Why rising workplace stress demands a rethink of leadership and wellbeing

Author

Carole Gaskell

Founder & CEO

< 1 minute read

16 Oct 2026

Our CEO and Founder, Carole Gaskell is featured in HR Magazine, where she highlights growing concerns around employee wellbeing, with nearly half of UK employees reportedly experiencing stress on a daily basis.

The findings raise important questions about how organisations support their people and create healthier, more sustainable working environments.

Key considerations include:

• The growing prevalence of workplace stress and its implications for employee wellbeing
• How excessive workloads and increasing workplace pressures can affect motivation, engagement and performance
• The importance of recognising and addressing the underlying causes of stress rather than relying solely on wellbeing initiatives
• Why leaders play a critical role in creating supportive environments where employees feel heard and valued
• The need to embed wellbeing into everyday leadership behaviours and organisational culture

Read the full article on HR Magazine: Nearly half of UK employees report daily stress