A quarter of those questioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD) also attributed mental health issues to short-term sickness periods too.
In a bid to tackle absenteeism, many managers are now placing stress management at the top of their health and wellbeing in the workplace strategies, with 25% prioritising a healthier work/life balance.
Early intervention to support staff suffering mental health issues is also a focus.
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