Third of workers say bosses do not care about workplace wellbeing

A new survey of 2,385 employed adults in the UK from the British Heart Foundation found that around one in three say bosses don’t care about their happiness and wellbeing in the workplace. More than two-thirds also claim their organisation doesn’t offer any opportunities to get fit and healthy.

Almost a fifth of employees rate their daily stress levels as seven out of ten or above. Respondents also reported that stress from work spilled over into their home life and free time.

BHF’s Project Manager for Health at Work, Lisa Purcell, said: “These survey results paint a worrying picture of workplace health. Workers seem to be suffering a toxic combination of unhealthy foods, lack of exercise and high levels of stress. Many of us spend 60% of our waking hours at work and the daily grind can have a serious impact on the health of workers across the UK."

Article courtesy of RoSPA