Article - UK employee health has barely improved since pandemic

Did you know that UK employers lost almost 50 days of work per employee last year due to poor physical and mental health? 😱

This alarming statistic, revealed in the FT-Vitality Britain’s Healthiest Workplace survey, highlights the ongoing impact of health challenges in the workplace.

According to the survey of 4,787 employees at 59 organisations, an average of 43.6 days were lost to "presenteeism" - unproductive time at work - on top of 6.1 days of sickness absence. While there's a 2% improvement from the previous year, it's clear that there's still much work to be done to enhance employee wellbeing.

🌐 The full article from Financial Times provides insights into the factors contributing to this trend:

It's crucial for employers to prioritise the health and wellbeing of their teams, creating environments that support both physical and mental health.

Let's start a conversation about fostering healthier workplaces! 💪🤝