Third lockdown | The single most effective way to boost wellbeing for shift workers

We’re deep into the UK’s third lockdown since the start of the pandemic and while many people have adapted to working from home, it’s not a luxury that exists for key workers - many of whom work shifts.

After the events of 2020, health, and wellbeing - especially wellbeing at work - are well and truly in the spotlight. And it’s not hard to see why. Research we carried out last year found mental health is a growing issue for thousands working in hospitality, retail, healthcare, and logistics.

According to the research, more than half of the UK’s deskless workforce say their job has had a negative impact on their mental health in the past 12 months. A combination of long hours, low pay, concerns over job security, fear of having to take sick days and poor communication have created a perfect storm of stress and poor mental health.

So, what can be done about? How can we improve the health and wellbeing of our key workers and shift workers?