Aviva’s Shocking Revelations
Health is a vital aspect of the workplace. A healthy and happy worker is a productive worker. The results of a new health survey by Aviva have exposed a very wide gap between employers and employees. This is the opinion that has been expressed by Doug Wright, the principal clinical consultant of Aviva. Mr. Wright says that these results very clearly show that problems such as stress are not being paid attention.
The results showed that a large number of employees do not wish to confide in their employers or colleagues about any health concerns. Around 60% say that their confidante in such problems is their partner. 33% say that they would rather consult their family doctor.
Only 4% of the employees say that they would approach their boss with health problems. Almost an equal number say that they may confide in their colleagues. Only a paltry 1% says that they would approach the HR department.
This is in spite of the fact that 39% of the employers say that their prime concern is identifying the problems of the employees and 42% say that they have an open door policy.
23% of the employees say that this is just because they feel health is a matter of private concern. Almost an equal number say that it is because they are worried that it would affect their work prospects. 11% very openly say that the do not trust their boss.
Mr. Wright says that this appalling lack of employer-employee interaction can be harmful as the employer will not be able to support his employees well enough.
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