Divorce is hurting British workplaces

The institute for social and economic research found that between a third to half of adults going through divorce or separation have high levels of stress. The levels are so high in some cases that they need attention from their GP. The research also found that men are the most at risk of depression following a divorce or separation.

Divorce and the stress that often comes with it can also have a negative impact in the work place; it costs the British economy around £46bn every year; highlighting the relationship between employees’ wellbeing and business productivity. Resolution’s study also found that 15% of people asked said divorce or separation had a negative impact on productivity. Other findings included: 1 in 10 people have had to leave a job following a split and 16% have seen colleagues take sick leave following a break up. Over a third of people said more needs to be done in the workplace to provide support to those going through separation or divorce, with just 10% saying their employer offered adequate support.

Jo Edwards, National Chair of Resolution, said: 'It can be easy to forget that sometimes things going on outside of work have a profound effect on what happens within it......divorce and separation is an issue that bosses need to take seriously and look out for the warning signs’

If divorce or separation is causing you stress one option is family mediation. Mediators are trained to help resolve disputes over all issues faced by separating couples without the need for court. Our Mediator is a qualified solicitor and a Resolution accredited mediator who can provide you with all the help you need.

Contact: Paul Antoniou