Employers are being warned to ensure their business is attractive to potential workers by making the environment stress free. New research has shown that some employees become ill from the stress and anxieties experienced in the office - which could put candidates off applying for jobs. A study carried out by the Work Life Balance Centre found that the majority of British workers say their job had left them ill while half say they have become depressed because of events at work. The alarming figures serve as a warning to bosses who need to ensure the health and satisfaction of staff if they want to retain them or entice more people to apply. Julie Hurst, director of the Work Life Balance Centre, said: "I would urge all employers to look carefully at these issues and arrange access to the appropriate forms of help, as it's in the long-term interests of the business to support healthy and ultimately productive, employees." The online survey also found that many workers remained in the office well after their contracted hours while others struggle to balance their work and home lives. Meanwhile, research City & Guilds has found that employees earning less than £15,000 were far happier than those in the £40,000 to£45,000 income bracket.
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