All Mental health resilience articles
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ArticleWorkplace injury and illness linked to estimated £861.6 million a year in statutory sick pay
Workplace injury and illness in England could be linked to an estimated £861.6 million a year in statutory sick pay alone, with illness-related absence accounting for nearly £764 million of that total, according to a new analysis by Protecting.co.uk.
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ArticleFinancial stress impacts productivity at work for 39%
Two-fifths of employees say financial stress impacts their productivity at work, with 83 per cent taking at least one day off due to money worries in the past year, according to research by Stream.
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OpinionLovewell’s logic: What more is needed to improve mental wellbeing?
The UK has lost three million working days to mental ill-health just 50 days into 2026, with employees citing February as the lowest point for workplace mental health and motivation.
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Article59% of employers are concerned about their employees’ mental health
More than half (59%) of employers admitted they are concerned about their employees’ mental health, according to new research by Everywhen.
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Article61% of UK employees say February is lowest point for mental health and motivation
Almost two-thirds (61%) of UK workers say February is their lowest point for mental health and motivation, according to new research by Instantprint.
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AnalysisBen West: How can employers encourage open conversations around mental health in the workplace?
Human connection and workplace mental health support can be vital in preventing suicidal distress.
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AnalysisKaren Morris: How can employers encourage open conversations around mental health in the workplace?
Travel Counsellors highlights the importance of creating a supportive workplace culture where employees feel safe to discuss mental health.
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Article51.7% of employers offer employee assistance programmes for staff dealing with stress
Employee Benefits poll: More than half (51.7%) of employers said they offer support through employee assistance programmes or other related benefits in order to help their staff dealing with stress.
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ArticlePoundland introduces mental health support for 12,000 employees
Discount retailer Poundland has introduced mental health and wellbeing support for its 12,000 employees.
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Article81% of employees experience mental health symptoms
A majority of (81%) of workers have experienced mental health symptoms, including stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and loneliness, in the past 12 months, according to research by Sonder.
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ArticleE.On UK employees raise more than £500,000 for charity partner Mind
E.On UK employees have raised more than £500,000 for the energy supplier’s national mental health charity partner Mind.
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ArticleDrax launches mental health training for staff
Renewable energy firm Drax has introduced mental health training for staff to build the resilience of workers in rural Scottish locations.
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ArticlePoll: Does your organisation support staff dealing with stress?
Have your say in our latest readers’ poll.
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ArticleWork-related stress found to be top workplace hazard
Britain is experiencing a growing crisis of work‑related stress, according to new Trades Union Congress (TUC) findings, with four in five union representatives identifying stress as one of the most pressing issues facing workers.
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Article70% of UK adults report weekly stress mainly due to financial strain
Just under three-quarters (70%) of UK adults have reported weekly stress primarily due to financial strain, according to research by Cigna Healthcare.
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AnalysisHow to determine the health of a workforce
Employee feedback and health benchmarking can help employers understand workforce wellbeing levels and implement targeted support strategies.
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Article48% of bereaved staff would quit if they received inadequate support
Nearly half (48%) of employees who have experienced loss would leave their job if they felt the support received was inadequate, according to research by bereavement technology firm Empathy.
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ArticleMaintaining work-life balance is significant cause of stress
Ensuring a good work-life balance is the most significant cause of stress among employees, according to research by productivity and performance coaching firm Avilio.
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ArticleStress and mental ill health drive record workplace absences
Work-related stress, anxiety and depression have become the leading causes of workplace absence in the UK, with nearly a million employees affected in the past year, according to figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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AnalysisWhat are the key trends in healthcare benefits around the globe?
Healthcare benefits require local adaptation, with employers needing to consider state provision, cultural attitudes and regional health risks.