Accountancy graduates entering the workplace during 2010 should not be afraid to discuss any existing or subsequent health concerns, it has been claimed.
According to the Chartered Management Institute, companies should develop a culture where staff and managers feel able to freely discuss such worries.
Head of communications Mike Petrook explained that the organisation's research has revealed that up to a third of employees are withholding information about illnesses.
He said that it is important that such topics are not considered to be taboo and that being able to discuss problems will allow companies to help their staff through any issues.
A benefit of this for employers is that it will allow staff to become more productive as they will be less concerned about their health causing issues with work.
Meanwhile, a recent survey by mental health charity Rethink found that there is a need for increased communication between managers and employees over health issues.
It revealed that almost 60 per cent of workers would feel uncomfortable about having mental health discussions with their line manager.
