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CONSTANT worrying and unhappiness in the workplace can cost bosses billions of pounds each year.
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) today warned that a collective 13.7 million working days are wasted across the nation due to job-related psychological illness.

The research means that British companies are left with a lost productivity bill for a bank-busting £28.3 billion per annum.

According to the experts, simple methods such as having an optimistic attitude in the office, offering flexible hours and allowing employees to work at home from time to time, could significantly improve the general mood of the team.

As part of Nice’s guidance on mental wellbeing at work, an online calculator shows just how much cash managers can save simply by developing their management skills and improving office conditions.

Talking about how to help reduce the cost of absenteeism, Professor Mike Kelly, of Nice, said: “Today’s guidance explains how employers can make simple changes that will improve the management of mental health in the workplace, including prevention and early identification of problems.”