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23 Jun 2010

A recent survey carried out by the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) claims that poor working practices are damaging staff health and costing the economy £35 billion a year.

Not taking sufficient breaks and working in the same position for extended periods, plus going to work when ill or stressed are proving seriously detrimental to employees physical and mental health. One in four people regularly worked all day without taking a break and 54 percent said they went to work stressed or physically unwell, the survey of 2,600 working adults.

One in four confirmed they felt stressed at least once a week, while nearly a third of respondents said they experience physical pain. Almost half the workers said their pain was due to working in the same position for a long time.

Ben Willmott, Senior Public Policy Advisor for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development commented: ‘Employers should ensure their line managers have the people management skills to prevent pressure becoming stress and to identify the early warning signs if people are struggling to cope at work. Organisations that support employee well-being through providing flexible working and encouraging and supporting staff to make healthier choices over diet and exercise will also benefit from a more resilient and productive workforce.’

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