Simplyhealth Group contributes to Quality of Working Life report
Simplyhealth Group Chief Executive Des Benjamin has given his strong support to the recently published ‘Quality of Working Life’ report from the Chartered Management Institute.
Ill-health combined with a culture where ‘illness equals weakness’ is hitting UK organisations. According to the research, lack of care for staff is taking its toll in terms of productivity, commitment levels and lower motivation.
The report reveals that 17 percent of managers believe their health is deteriorating. 42 percent claim illness rates in their organisation have gone up over the last 12 months. But one in three managers claim a culture of not taking time off work for sickness exists in their organisations. Only 53 percent of employees feel they would be treated sympathetically if they were ill.
More information on the research findings and an executive summary of the report can be found on the Chartered Management Institute website. You can read other details in our Publications section - see The Ripple Effect of Managers' Health.
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11 October 2007
