Workers' well-being 'ignored'
Updated on 22 June 2007
Employers have been accused of not doing enough to improve the health and well-being of their workers.
A survey of 900 firms showed that almost a third believed healthy working was a "waste of time or money", or that it had nothing to do with them.
Investors in People said its study showed that some employers were paying lip service to the health of their staff.
Simon Jones, acting chief executive at Investors in People, said: "Despite recognition of the benefits that a healthy workplace can deliver, some employers simply don't seem to understand that it is about more than just gym membership and fresh fruit.
"Our research shows that employees actually want better support and development structures to create a healthier environment - and managers should take heed. The bottom line is that an unhealthy, unhappy workforce will also be uncommitted and unproductive.
"If employers don't address this, they will see a negative impact both on individuals and the performance of the business."
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