Stressed employees don’t always call in sick. Most show up, log in, and carry on.
They reply to emails. Attend meetings. Hit the deadline—just about.
But behind the scenes, something is slipping.
Energy. Focus. Connection. Innovation.
And while they keep carrying on, your business quietly starts to pay the price.
Stress Isn’t Just Personal — It’s Organisational
Workplace stress isn’t a side issue. It’s a systemic one. And it’s hurting more than just individuals.
It’s draining productivity, damaging culture, and driving up costs across your organisation.
Let’s look at the numbers:
- £28 billion: The estimated annual cost of work-related stress, depression and anxiety in the UK alone (HSE, 2023)
- 1 in 5 employees feel they can’t tell their employer about their stress (Mind UK)
- 60% of workers say poor mental health impacts their concentration
- Presenteeism (being at work but mentally checked out) now costs more than absenteeism
The pressure to perform in silence is real—and it’s expensive.
The Hidden Impacts on Business
When employees are stressed, the damage often goes unnoticed—until it’s too late.
- Productivity dips: Tasks take longer. Mistakes increase.
- Creativity stalls: Innovation suffers when people are in survival mode.
- Engagement drops: Disengaged employees don’t just underperform—they influence team morale.
- Turnover rises: People don’t always quit jobs. They quit environments that ignore their wellbeing.
What Leaders Miss
Stress doesn’t always look like burnout. It can look like a high performer suddenly withdrawing. A team member going quiet. A spike in sick days that no one talks about.
If there’s no clear channel for support, employees carry on. And organisations lose talent, time, and trust.
SupportRoom: A Smarter Way to Support Your People
SupportRoom is more than a mental health platform. It’s a wellbeing ecosystem designed to help employees thrive—and help businesses lead with care.
We offer:
- 24/7 access to therapy, coaching, and wellness resources
- A safe, anonymous space for employees to get support when they need it
- Heartbeat Insights – a powerful data platform that turns employee feedback into clear, actionable insights
- Guidance for HR teams and leaders to build proactive, preventative strategies
The result? A workforce that’s not just present—but actually engaged, supported, and performing at their best.
This April, Rethink the Cost of Silence
Stress Awareness Month is a chance to pause and re-evaluate. What’s the real cost of ignoring stress in your organisation? What could change if support was built into your culture—not just offered after things go wrong?
With SupportRoom, you don’t have to wait for a crisis to start making a difference.
Let’s build healthier, high-performing teams—together.
Talk to our team today!