| British companies still work the longest hours in Europe, yet our productivity levels are one of the lowest. Businesses complain about stress-related sickness costs and claims and indeed this costs British business around £12 billion every year. Yet little is done to tackle the reasons for stress and employers continue to look upon employees suffering from stress as claimants rather than victims of often poorly managed operations.
Allowing employees to work in a way that allows them to accommodate their domestic needs is not only good for them, their families and their children; it is good for business too. ... read more » |
