SME line managers call for greater wellbeing support

‘Squeezed middle’ want greater understanding of companies’ purpose and values

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SME line managers are calling for senior management to provide greater wellbeing support for themselves and their teams, according to new research from Legal & General.

Over a third (37%) of SME line managers want clearer direction as to how wellbeing fits in with their companies' purpose and values, according to the insurer's Wellbeing at Work Barometer research which surveys almost 500 SME line managers. A further 32% are looking for additional training on how to have these conversations with their teams and guide them towards available support services. Often referred to as the ‘squeezed middle', SME line managers are also finding issue with how wellbeing is currently being presented. The research showed that one third (32%) want an approach wi...

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