Mental Health

Many hard hat industry workers have struggled with their mental health

94% of professionals working in the ‘hard hat’ industries have reported major mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness.

Call centre staff and younger workers take most time off due to poor mental health

Poor mental health is causing nearly one-third (31%) of retail call centre staff and 29% of Gen Z workers to take time off work.

Sarah Carter: The cost of getting workplace mental health wrong

Over the past decade or so, a robust workplace mental health policy has shifted decidedly from a nice to have, to a must have for all businesses.

Abi Acland: Advice for prioritising workplace mental health awareness and resilience

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.

Mental health best practices for remote teams

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.

International Stress Awareness Week

International Stress Awareness Week (4th - 8th November) is an event dedicated to promoting...

David Banaghan: How can businesses make the workplace a safe place to discuss mental health issues?

Millennials are the generation least likely to disclose mental health issues to work colleagues, with 57% stating they wouldn't feel comfortable doing so.

Mental health greatest employee concern for 57% of employers

Research shows that the majority of employers, 57%, stated that mental health is their greatest concern regarding their employees in light of hybrid working.

Psychiatric illnesses affecting 25.6% of employees

New research has examined the most common causes of all NHS staff with psychiatric illnesses proving the leading cause of employees missing work.

Armed Forces Day: Michael Brash on supporting veteran mental health in the workplace

We sat down with Michael Brash, editor of Pathfinder, to discuss the mental health challenges faced by veterans transitioning to civilian employment.

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