'Naive optimism' | Bosses blind to mental health crisis as absenteeism soars

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of business leaders believe their organisations are well-prepared to manage mental health concerns in their workforce, according to new research from leading independent consultancy Barnett Waddingham.

However, under half of these businesses are collecting comprehensive data on mental health conditions impacting their employees, highlighting significant gaps in understanding the full scope of the issue.