Mental Health & Wellbeing 360: 'Big disparities exist between employer physical and psychological fitness spend'

Prevention at the forefront

clock • 2 min read

The whole industry needs to shift to a focus on prevention, says CEO of intelligent mental wellbeing app, 87percent

Expect to see a rise in presenteeism and sickness absence when people start returning to places of work, warns Andrew Bibby, chief executive of 87percent, who suggests that employers need to shift from talk to action on balancing spend when it comes to physical and psychological parity of esteem. According to the Mental Health Foundation, 12.7% of all sick days from work can be attributed to mental health conditions. This represents the third largest reason given for absenteeism behind minor illnesses and musculoskeletal problems. "Yet, there exists a huge disconnect between this figu...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Employee Benefits

Workplace absence levels rise due to long-term health conditions: CIPD

Workplace absence levels rise due to long-term health conditions: CIPD

29% of businesses expect wellbeing budgets to increase

Jaskeet Briah
clock 09 September 2025 • 3 min read
Bupa partners with GoJoe

Bupa partners with GoJoe

Business expansion plans

Cameron Roberts
clock 04 September 2025 • 2 min read
Health and wellbeing supports business as much as employees: Towergate

Health and wellbeing supports business as much as employees: Towergate

Investment in wellbeing support

Cameron Roberts
clock 19 August 2025 • 2 min read