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Employers Must Monitor Workloads to Protect Staff Wellbeing

Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working review explores how ill health impacts the workforce and calls on employers to take greater responsibility for staff welfare. UNISON’s general secretary Christina McAnea emphasized the importance of proactive health and safety support at work.

“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 also stressed that employers must prioritize retaining employees with disabilities through proper workplace adjustments and accessible practices.

“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.”

She further noted that raising statutory sick pay would help prevent unwell staff from working while sick, protecting both their health and that of their colleagues.

“Raising statutory sick pay would stop staff from going into work when they’re poorly, risking their health and that of their colleagues.”

Author’s Summary

UNISON urges employers to act early on health issues, improve workplace accessibility, and raise sick pay to maintain a healthier, more inclusive workforce.

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UNISON UNISON — 2025-11-05

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