Mental Health

Essential reasons employers need to invest in mental health training for managers

Improving workplace mental health management to help prevent mental health conditions could save businesses billions of pounds.

Prioritising Employee Health: A World Health Day Special

In the latest episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, host Joanne Swann speaks with Kelly Nicoll, a Chartered Fellow of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, and Peter Grinbergs, a physiotherapist and co-founder of the MSK health tech company EQL. Timed to coincide with World Health Day on April 7th, this episode shines a spotlight on employee well-being, delving into the critical aspects of mental and physical health in the workplace.

Sarah Baldry: Why mental health is an economic issue – and what businesses can do about it

It's becoming increasingly clear that mental health is an economic issue that businesses have both a stake in and the capabilities to help solve.

Yosof Ewing: Why aren’t leaders talking about mental health in the construction and trade industries?

In the fast-paced world of construction and trade, an often-overlooked topic lurks in the background: mental health.

FatFace and Next turn to AI to help improve staff mental health

Some of Britain's biggest retailers are turning to AI to improve the mental health of their workforces as employers' wellbeing budgets come under strain.

Talking and listening essential for building a healthier workforce

Despite many employees often taking their worries to work with them, in true British fashion, we hide it with a smile and resist talking about it....

Mental health is the top concern for asset management firms, plus predictions for 2024

Mental health is the biggest concern for asset management firms, according to a new 'Benchmarking and Insights Report'.

Dr Emilia Molimpakis: Forget “performance” – these are the mental health metrics every employer should track

Discover some of the key mental health and wellness metrics employers should consider tracking to intervene sooner when their people start to struggle.

41% of employers expect increased demand for mental health support in 2024

New research asked 500 HR professionals which areas they thought would see the biggest increase in demand for support over the next 12 months...

Mental health in farming – an unspoken crisis!

The effects of the relentless season of flooding, drought, and heatwaves have had huge consequences for those whose lives and livelihoods depend on the land.

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