Five numbers from 2017 to win over those unconvinced by the 'soft' arguments. Why should you care about how your people are feeling at work?
64% - the percentage increase in tribunal claims lodged by single claimants between July and September 2017 compared to the same period in 2016 (and following the removal of tribunal fees).
£1,744,576 – the highest unfair dismissal award made by the employment tribunals in 2016/2017.
526,000 – the number of UK workers suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety.
12.5 million – the number of UK working days per year lost due to mental health issues in 2016/2017 according to HSE.
4.7 million – the number of people who (according to Wikipedia) used #metoo on Facebook in the first 24 hours.
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