Aviva: Failure to consider staff health cuts business profit

Over a third (39%) of employers questioned in Aviva's Workplace study claim their prime aim is to foster a highly productive and flexible team. In addition, 31% say they are looking for maximum productivity for head count. This "task focused" approach is having an adverse effect on employees' health. Nearly half of employees (47%) say that they feel much tenser at work than in their home life. Although 50% of employers consider themselves to be good role models, 45% admit to being stressed at work. The knock-on effects on employees' health and wellbeing are clear as one in five (19%)...