This £100m HR issue is costing UK firms dearly

UK businesses are going through an epidemic that is affecting the very heart of the economy. Firms are losing £100million every year due to staff mental health – including workplace stress, anxiety and depression.

“Nomadic, remote and flexible working practices are the norm today,” explained Paul Finch, CEO of A People Business. “Unfortunately, if poorly managed, it can accentuate mental and physical health problems for a number of reasons. Infrequent or impersonal contact with your team and managers can make it harder to talk about issues and also weakens the informal support network that working environments frequently provide.