Half a million employees could return to workplace before they are ready

Over half a million UK workers could be made to return to the physical workplace even if they are not comfortable enough to do so, according to research from healthcare provider Benenden Health. With lockdown restrictions due to end on 19 July, many businesses are preparing for a return to the physical workplace. Despite 6% of the UK's workforce having a significant fear of returning at this stage of the pandemic, Benenden Health's survey of SME business owners and directors found this was not slowing their plans. Two-thirds (62%) of SME business owners and directors revealed they ...