Wake Up to Money 'Keep Britain Working'
Nov 5, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Nick Greenan, Chief Executive of Tyneside Cinema, dives into how independent cinemas are adapting by embracing community events and experiential programming. Jared Hill, CBS correspondent, shares insights on the recent New York mayoral election and the challenges the new socialist mayor faces. Jane Gratton from the British Chambers of Commerce discusses the vital Keep Britain Working review, emphasizing the need for better support for long-term sick employees and the financial implications for businesses moving forward.
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Scale Of Work-Related Ill Health
- Long-term sickness costs employers and the economy heavily, equal to nearly 70% of all income tax receipts in lost productivity and turnover.
- Employers lose about £85 billion a year from sickness, turnover and lost productivity.
Get Expert Help Quickly
- Employers should fast-track access to external occupational health expertise to manage employee cases quickly.
- Provide timely case management and practical workplace adjustments rather than defaulting to legal responses.
Outsource Practical HR Support
- Small organisations can outsource HR and occupational health through affordable retainers instead of hiring full HR teams.
- Use providers for immediate, person-centred intervention before escalating to legal processes.
