94% of professionals working in the ‘hard hat’ industries have reported major mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
Destigmatising mental health in the workplace should be a priority for everyone, as anybody can be affected. Brushing it under the rug will not solve the problem.
In this episode, John Carroll, Head of Marketing at Employment Hero UK, and Dr. Craig Knight, Doctor of Workplace Psychology, delve into whether current employer efforts are sufficient, how to foster an open and supportive workplace culture in a fully digital environment, and the critical role of virtual workspace design in promoting employee wellbeing, among other key topics.
Millennials are the generation least likely to disclose mental health issues to work colleagues, with 57% stating they wouldn't feel comfortable doing so.
Research shows that the majority of employers, 57%, stated that mental health is their greatest concern regarding their employees in light of hybrid working.