Employees showing mental health resilience in lockdown

Canada Life data shows

John Brazier
clock • 2 min read

Survey of 2,000 adults shows support services helping people manage ongoing lockdowns

Employees in the UK are showing greater levels of preparedness and mental resilience during the current nationwide lockdown, despite mixed feelings towards the restrictions. New data from insurer Canada Life, compiled from a survey of 2,000 UK adults, found that 65% of full-time workers from home feel more prepared for the current lockdown than previous ones. The availability of access to support services is playing a significant role in helping people manage lockdowns according to the data, with 26% of respondents strengthening relationships with family and friends, 16% starting to u...

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