CBI responds to latest labour market statistics

Matthew Percival, Future of Work & Skills Director, said:

“With a persistently high level of economic inactivity due to long-term sickness, there is a compelling case for business and government to work together to improve the health of the UK’s workforce.

"At this Spring Budget, the Government has an opportunity to help employers invest more in health & wellbeing, including by making health investments and other preventative interventions such as Employee Assistance Programmes tax-free. Delivering the promised occupational health subsidy will help small businesses play a more proactive role too.”