Businesses warned about the risks of long hours culture

The development of the UK’s long hours culture could be putting employees’ health at risk, warns Aviva Risk Management Solutions (ARMS).

James Draper, principal consultant for ARMS, said: “In 2007/08, a total of 13.5 million working days were lost to work-related stress, depression and anxiety.

“According to The TUC the credit crunch is putting extra pressure on people in both their personal and professional lives, with four million in the UK working over 48 hours a ... (414 more words)

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