Clocking off: How relationship breakdown is impacting people in the workplace
The IndependentWhile lockdown restrictions are slowly starting to lift across the UK, there’s no disputing that the past year has been enormously challenging for many people. Sixty per cent said it had impacted their mental health, causing depression, anxiety and stress, while nearly a quarter had to take sick or unpaid leave. Of those who reported having gone through divorce or relationship separation, nearly four fifths said that it had impacted their ability to work And it was men who struggled the most, with 93 per cent of those polled stating that this impacted their ability to work. When staff were asked what employers could have done better to support them through this painful time, 42 per cent said that their company could have provided more psychological and mental health support. When staff were asked what employers could have done better, 33 per cent said flexible working, while 32 per cent wanted an offer of compassionate leave Additional protective measures for staff include joining a union to ensure that their employment rights are upheld and seeking out professional support, such as counselling, as an additional crutch.
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