The extent of change taking place at work is having a dramatically negative impact on employee health and business performance, but organisations are failing to address the issue.
 
Figures released by the Chartered Management Institute show that 89 per cent of managers have experienced some form of organisational change in recent months.  The impact is being felt across businesses.

• 60 per cent of businesses report an increase in illness rates over the past year
• 58 per cent of workers admit they are unproductive for at least 1 day each week
• only 17 per cent of those questioned believe that change has increased productivity and profitability.

Jo Causon, director of marketing and corporate affairs at the Institute, says: “The health of UK workplaces needs greater attention.  With such high levels of illness being experienced, organisations and individuals must act to maintain their competitive edge.  Failure to do so will lead to disruption because health clearly has an impact on performance, productivity and ultimately, the bottom line.”

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