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Building a Better Auditor: Why Stress Management Is Critical to Your Career
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) (PDF) found that workplace stress is the No. 1 cause of long-term employee absence. Every job has its inevitable ups and downs, but constant stress could be having a serious and extremely detrimental effect on your mental health. In fact, those in high-stress jobs are at twice as much risk of developing depression or anxiety, the CIPD says.
The internal audit sector can be a particularly challenging environment in which to work, making effective stress management a key component in forging a successful career. Here are some tips on how to better manage your own stress levels as well as those of your team.