Over 60 major and numerous small employers are partnering with the government to address the growing issue of people being out of work due to ill health.
This joint effort, developed in response to
Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review, aims to prevent ill-health, support employees in staying at work, and help employers build healthier and more resilient workplaces.
The Review estimates that
one in five working-age adults is out of work due to health reasons, resulting in a £85 billion annual cost to businesses from sickness, turnover, and lost productivity.
The partnership will refine workplace health approaches over the next three years to build an evidence base for effective strategies.
Author's summary: Employers and government unite to create healthier workplaces.