UNISON: Employers Must Monitor Workloads to Protect Staff Wellbeing
Commenting on the publication of Sir Charlie Mayfield's Keep Britain Working review, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea stated:
"It's in all our interests that workers keep well and are supported back to their jobs should they fall ill or get injured. Prevention is key to stopping staff being signed off in the first place. That means managers providing the right help early on."
McAnea emphasized the importance of supporting workers with disabilities, saying:
"A top priority for employers should be keeping people with disabilities in jobs. Robust standards must be introduced to make sure adjustments to their workplaces are suitable and happen quickly."
Additionally, McAnea suggested that raising statutory sick pay would help prevent staff from working while poorly, thereby protecting their health and that of their colleagues.
Author's summary: UNISON urges employers to prioritize staff wellbeing.