Morale and health at all time low

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The morale of British workers is decreasing rapidly due to the effects of the recession, according t...

The morale of British workers is decreasing rapidly due to the effects of the recession, according to a new survey from Norwich Union Healthcare. British workers have reported that they have been working harder than before the current period of economic stability. 55% said they were working while ill, 48% said they were working longer hours, 37% were skipping lunch breaks and 33% were offering to take on more responsibility. As a result, 46% were suffering from insomnia, 33% from migraines and 21% from anxiety attacks and palpitations.

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