While three per cent of total working time is lost to absences due to health issues, a much larger portion — 19 per cent — is lost to health-related productivity challenges, according to a new survey by Manulife Financial Corp.

The survey, which polled nearly 4,700 employees across 159 organizations, found mental health continues to be a defining factor in employee well-being and performance. Eight in 10 (80 per cent) said work contributes to their current mental state, while 57 per cent reported that........

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