Poor mental health cost UK employers up to £45bn in 2020.
The pre-pandemic statistics from the HSE highlighted that stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 55% of all working days lost due to work-related ill health in 2019/20; some 17.9 million lost working days.
The statistics are prevailing. The health and financial costs significant. The mental health emergency is real.
With many office workers set to continue working from home well into 2021, the issues of employee engagement and wellbeing have never been more important. Navigating through these challenges requires skills and strategies, which is why forward-thinking organisations are putting employee wellbeing front and centre during the best of times, but equally during these unique and challenging times.
We are proud to be part of the Employee Experience and Wellbeing by Raconteur. This special report, published in The Times today (15th March 2021) explores why it should be a C-suite priority, how to deal with virtual harassment, the latest thinking on remote onboarding and the LGBTQ+ experience in the workplace.
Read the report here.
The statistics are prevailing. The health and financial costs significant. The mental health emergency is real.
We help our customers keep their employees physically, mentally and financially healthy. Our health and wellbeing services are comprehensive; offering a wealth of options with the depth required to reach those who need specialist care quickly and easily – reducing that £45bn cost in every sense.
Find out more about how BHSF can support your organisation by calling 0121 454 3601 or visit www.bhsf.co.uk/employee-wellbeing-services
