Article - Workplace absences 'at 10-year high' with stress the major cause of long-term sickness

The workplace has never been more stressful. Anxiety is at an all-time high, with too many feeling the impact of low wages, job insecurity and long hours. It's no wonder that workplace absences are now at a 10-year high - we're struggling to keep our heads above water.

It's clear that employers must do more to support their staff, as the cost of living worries only continue to rise. Stress should never be the price employees pay for doing their jobs. The figures in this article from Sky News are very concerning.