Libby McEnhill and Karen Steadman

_{24 November 2015}

The fifth paper from the Health at Work Policy Unit suggests that there is a clear need for SMEs to support the health and wellbeing of their staff more consistently, and that there is a strong business, human and economic case for them doing so.
The report identified a number of gaps in current provision and makes a series of recommendations aimed at addressing these. These are grouped under three key themes:

1. Taking a strategic approach to SME employee health and wellbeing
2. Developing and delivering SME-appropriate training, resources and support
3. Improving SME access to advice and support