Mental and physical health need equal focus during hybrid working: Unum

Employers should also offer a suite of wellbeing support services to staff

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Unum has urged employers to set up stringent health and wellbeing policies within new structures.

As hybrid working increasingly becomes the norm for many businesses across the UK, staff and their employers need be aware of the risks the structure poses to mental and physical health. While flexible, hybrid working can appear to provide employees with greater control over their working habits and environments, it is important businesses take head of the risks associated with the new structure. Last year, 11.6% of sick absences in the UK were caused by mental health issues, highlighting how vitally important it is to have stringent workplace health and wellbeing policies in place as...

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