The effect of stress in the workplace should certainly not be underestimated. But will a major initiative by the Samaritans on 1 February reduce or increase stress? Its suggestions for Stress Down Day include:
 • Stress free zone: Dedicate one suitably-furnished room in the office to chilling out for the day and charge £2 for 20mins.
• Email chill-out: Sponsor people to turn their email off for a few blissful, email-free hours.
• Encourage everyone to wear their slippers at work or run a range of other such activities and donate £2 to Samaritans for taking part.

Good luck to the Samaritans. We look forward to seeing the results.