71% of employers want clearer information on workplace rehab support – Aviva
79% of employees said they were more likely to stay with an employer who supported them during recovery.
UK employers could boost workforce wellbeing, trust and retention by being transparent about vocational rehabilitation support, research from Aviva found.
The survey of over 1,200 employees showed 84% knew their company offered some kind of support, but just 38% understood what was actually available.
Additionally, the research found that employers who invest in and clearly explain their support see real business benefits.
79% of employees said they were more likely to stay with an employer who supported them during recovery.
36% said they would be more likely to recommend their workplace if support was more visible.
Trust and morale also improved with transparency, with 46% of employees saying it made them more confident in their employer and 44% said it raised morale across the business.
The survey found that 40% would return to work sooner after illness if they better understood the support on offer.
39% said visible support helped with productivity.
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