Majority of staff 'feel ignored by employers'

• 04 March 2010

  Employment law following the recession may have to take into account various aspects of wellbeing, following recent results of a survey.
  
  Simplyhealth revealed that one in two employees in the UK claim their employer ignored their physical and mental wellbeing as the economy saw a downturn.
  
  And more than 45 per cent said consequently they would search for a new job once the market recovers.
  
  Bothered Britain reported that more than half of the employers quizzed knew this was the case, as they admitted to ignoring staff's wellbeing worries.
  
  According to the organisation, businesses may now find it difficult to keep staff once the market picks up.
  
  Medical expert Dr Christian Jessen said: "Employees who feel valued and looked after are far more likely to stay in their jobs and to work harder, leading to a healthier, happier workplace."
  
  Spokesperson for Simplyhealth Jamie Wilson said it was understandable that firms were stressed in recent times, but that they must now look at their employees' needs.
  
  The government explains that one in five workers suffer from workplace stress and 500,000 of them have become ill as a result.
  
  For further information on any of our Employment Law services or to find out how we can assist you please call us on 08456 122 144.
  
  Posted by James Hill

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