Industry experts respond to study that shows 89% of UAE employees feel ‘always on’

Dubai, UAE: An expert panel recently convened by the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) has emphasised the critical role of employers in improving workplace wellbeing, following a study by Cigna Healthcare that reported the UAE has one of the highest vitality scores in the world, with 32% reporting high vitality levels, surpassing the global average of 17%, however, there is still room for improvement with 89% of UAE employees feel ‘always on’. The group of health, wellness, and human resource professionals shared organisational solutions to the growing trend of work-related stress, responding to the research that revealed 77% of employees look to their employers for help in leading a healthier lifestyle.