Job quality

New research from the University of Warwick shows work-related ill health is costing UK businesses up to £41 billion a year, with 1.77 million workers suffering due to poor job quality and businesses losing the equivalent of 50 working days per employee annually.

The case for creating healthy jobs by ReWAGE, an independent expert advisory group hosted by Warwick and Leeds universities, highlights how job insecurity, low pay, long hours, high job strain and workplace bullying contribute to poor employee health.

It suggests a shift toward preventative measures, by improving job design, could support worker wellbeing and reduce associated costs.