The report, released this week, shows employers recognise the importance of continuing to focus on staff well-being through training, improving communication and implementing robust HR policies.
But Claire Tyers, Associate Director leading the Work, Health and Well-being research team at the IES, said: There are still outstanding concerns about how the new ‘fit-note’ system will work. Employers need more information on how the scheme should be implemented. They worry about the potential extra work it will create for their already stretched HR departments and line managers. Policy makers need to give clear guidance to employers on this as soon as they can.
She added: Employers appear to have accepted that improving well-being has positive implications for staff efficiency and, ultimately the profitability of their business. As such there is no reason to lose focus on the issue during the recession – in fact the reverse is true. It becomes more important than ever to keep people at work and working at their best when they are there.
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