Covid-19 This year we included a number of questions in the 57% of people stated that the number of hours they survey specifically relating to the Covid-19 pandemic worked had increased since the start of the pandemic. in order to better understand the impact this has had 35% stated that there had been no change whilst 8% had on our wellbeing over the past 12 months and how seen a decrease in hours. Regionally, MENA has reported we can continue to support our people through these the greatest increase in hours at 77%, followed by Australia unprecedented times. at 63%. At the lower end of the scale, 43% of people in Europe reported an increase in hours. 52% of people in Globally 34% of people felt that their mental health was non-management roles and 67% of people in management poor or extremely poor as a result of the COVID-19 roles reported an increase in hours. Some of the survey pandemic. Women were more affected (41%) than men comments from those in management roles suggest that (30%). Regionally, Europe were the least affected at 9% this differential may be a result of an increased focus on whereas MENA felt most affected at 44%. maintaining regular 1-2-1 communication and supporting wellbeing within their team, whilst everyone adjusts to 21% of people had felt that they needed some support working from home. This can be more time consuming with their mental health over the past 12 months. than in the office. Regionally, more people based in the UK and Australia reported such feeling with 22% and 38% respectively. 50% of people felt that their productivity had stayed the same since the beginning of the pandemic with Globally 5% of people have previously spoken to a Mental 29% reporting an increase and 21% a decrease. By Health First Aider and the same number had used the gender, only 13% of women felt that their productivity Health & Wellbeing pages on Dr Johnston. In the UK, had decreased compared to 24% of men. The survey where an Employee Assistance Programme is available, comments suggest that in general, opinions on whether only 3% of people had used this service. We receive working from home is as effective as being in the office consistently positive feedback from people who have used are evenly split. Some are finding the isolation and lack of these services. It is important that we continue to promote social interaction difficult whilst others are benefiting from the resources available so that people feel comfortable to increased focus and productivity, as well as an improved access the right service for them if required. work/life balance. 57% of people felt that the work they have been doing has not changed during the pandemic. 19% of people felt that it had changed in a positive way and 24% felt it had changed in a negative way. 14 Health and Wellbeing Report 2020