Employers anticipate higher levels of long-term staff mental health, wellbeing support

GRiD research

John Brazier
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Group Risk Development (GRiD) survey shows employers view Covid pandemic as a catalyst for greater levels of support for staff mental health and wellbeing

The findings of the research, carried out by Opinium among over 500 HR decision makers, showed that just under three-quarters (73%) of employers believe the pandemic will mean long-term changes in the way they support the health and wellbeing of staff. Of those, over half (57%) viewed this is a positive transformation, although 14% of employers stated that it was a negative change. The survey found that ‘checking in' with staff is expected to be the most utilised method used by employers in maintaining wellbeing levels (71%), while long-term increases for support in the areas of impro...

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