COVID-19 and cost of living worries are all seen as factors behind a deterioration in workplace wellbeing, according to a study which wants greater support for staff.
Workplace absences have hit their highest level in over a decade, according to a report which is urging employers to take health more seriously if they want to retain staff.
The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development said that analysis of data from over 900 companies employing 6.5 million staff found an average 7.8 absence days per employee over the past year.While minor illnesses were the main factor behind short-term absences, stress was also high on the list - with work-related andThe report said 76% of respondents had been off work due to stress over the past year, adding that it was also a top cause of longer-term absences.
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