Employers are becoming more aware of the need to look after the health of their workforce, according...
Employers are becoming more aware of the need to look after the health of their workforce, according to research from HSA.
A survey of over 600 HR professionals revealed that 88% think it is the employer's responsibility to help staff stay healthy, with 80% predicting increased duty of care over the coming years for employers to look after employees' health.
As a result, 92% said they would invest more in health promotion, 75% would spend more on employee assistance programmes and 73% planned to invest more in health screenings.
Over 1,000 workers were also surveyed and over 60% said they would appreciate more healthcare support for their employer.
