Half of Britons unfulfilled at work

by Gill Montia

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Bupa’s “How Are You Britain” report indicates that almost half of the country’s workforce is less than happy.

In a poll of over 2,000 people, 49% said they were feeling “unfulfilled” in their jobs, and 21% were annoyed by a lack of career progression.

The health insurer is therefore recommending some simple changes that can make a big difference, starting out with healthcare advice and support for employees.

Subsidised fitness facilities, either on or off-site, can also raise the spirits and employers can easily enhance the working day by providing free fruit.

The firm’s clinical director occupational health, Dr Jenny Leeser, comments: “Dissatisfaction at work can lead to problems for businesses with employees taking more sick days than necessary … as well as looking at job content, there are a few simple health–related changes companies can take to minimise short-term absence, improve productivity and maintain good health and wellbeing among the workforce.”

Alongside its useful suggestions, Bupa has launched a flexible private medical insurance product for businesses with more than 50 employees.

Bupa Select offers tailored cover, meaning the scheme can provide benefit options previously only available to large employers.

In other Bupa news, the insurer has recently revamped its online trading platform for intermediaries who sell its individual protection products.

Transactions have been made smoother by allowing users to tailor products to suit their clients’ needs and upload multiple product applications in a single action.