People working in human resources and professional services are most likely to become ill and/or run-down as a result of their work, new research has revealed.
Mutual health-care provider Benenden Healthcare surveyed 1100 adults in the UK and found that HR executives, despite having responsibility for the well-being of their company’s employees, are actually forgetting to look after themselves. In all, 29 per cent said they had become ill as a result of their work, as did 29 per cent of those in professional services, such as consultants and auditors. Other sectors suffering from work-related ill health include manufacturing (25 per cent), finance and accountancy (24 per cent), and retail (18 per cent).
Paul Keenan, from Benenden, commented: “This research reveals there are huge numbers of people who get stressed and ill due to their jobs. This is a particular concern in the current economic climate, where people feel under more pressure to work hard and prove their worth to their bosses. It is important for employers to take into account the health impact work can have on their employees, and that they ensure they get sufficient rest time to recuperate from illness.”
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