Is your workplace prepared for seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
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Nearly a quarter of UK employers affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder
Nearly a quarter of UK employers have encountered Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the workplace, new research has revealed.
20% of UK workers call in sick due to ‘winter blues’ or SAD
9.6 million work days are lost each year as a result of employees suffering from the ‘winter blues’ or Seasonal Affective Disorder, reveals new research from Epson. The survey of over 1,000 UK office workers, carried out by Opinium, finds that 20% of Brits admit to calling in sick because of the winter blues and,…
Should you battle through the snow to get to work?
With winter weather just around the corner, the early indications are that this winter is looking set to be particularly severe. Weather forecasters have warned that Britain should prepare for heavy and persistent snow with winter 2013 expected to be the worst in more than 60 years with some of the lowest temperatures on record.…
Winter warners for employers
Top tips for employers Adverse weather Last year saw heavy snowfall leading to a rise in staff absence as workers struggled to make it in to work. * Employees are not automatically entitled to pay if unable to get to work because of bad weather * Have a clear policy – employees need to know…
NHS puts preparations in place to deal with winter pressures
As the weather gets colder, it is important to remember the needs of friends, elderly relatives and neighbours who could be at risk the Department of Health warned today Official figures from the Office of National Statistics today demonstrate the deadly impact that cold weather can have, especially on older people during winter, last year,…