NHS test determines your workplace stress

Workplace stress is so commonplace these days that it seems everyone and their uncle complains at some point in their career. But are we actually stressed or do we just need to lower our expectations? A new online test from NHS Choices can help you determine how much workplace stress you’re actually under.

The simple seven-question quiz asks you about factors such as your time management and your relationship with your boss and colleagues. The system will then generate a readout of where your stress comes from and what topics you should bring up with management as a concern. You’re also given some useful links with statistics and advice related to your specific needs.

While the test may not seem entirely comprehensive, it gives employees a good starting point for changing the way they think about their workplace stress. Pressure has been proven to cause a knock-on effect with numerous health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.

Take the NHS Choices workplace stress self-assessment at bit.ly/1oipR1k.