Whitepaper on stress-aware leadership
05 May 2026
Stress in the workplace is increasing, and stress-related absenteeism remains a persistent and complex challenge for many organisations. Managers play a crucial role in this. They are often the first to recognise signs of stress, yet may sometimes feel uncertain about their role, responsibilities and level of influence. Stress is rarely an individual issue. It arises from the interaction between factors such as workload, energy resources, motivation, psychological safety and personal circumstances. This calls for leadership that recognises stress, makes it open for discussion and actively manages it.
In the white paper Stress: a growing organisational challenge, you will learn how stress works, which factors contribute to unhealthy stress, and which knowledge and skills managers need to effectively reduce stress within their teams. The white paper offers scientific insights, translated into the daily practice of managers.
What does it offer you?
- Insight into the main causes of stress in the workplace
- Practical tools to recognise stress at an early stage
- A better understanding of the role of motivation, energy resources and psychological safety
- Guidance for absenteeism prevention and sustainable employability
Download the white paper here and discover how stress-aware leadership contributes to preventing and effectively supporting employees experiencing stress.