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Social isolation and mental health: the employer’s role in the post-pandemic workplace

Post-pandemic workplaces have seen a rise in agile working. While this has positively affected some employees’ flexibility to manage their work-life balance, it has led to increased social isolation and adverse mental health consequences for others. This article considers the range of legal duties and obligations on UK employers to protect the mental health and wellbeing of their employees, including those working remotely. It outlines practical steps on how to mitigate the effects of social isolation by supporting employees to thrive at work, as well as how to negate the legal risks of falling short of legislation in this area.

Released on Oct 7, 2022