All Mental health resilience articles
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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.
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Article47% say mental health conditions are one of main reasons for long-term sick leave
Nearly half (47%) of HR directors said that mental health conditions, such as stress, depression, and anxiety, are one of the main reasons for long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.
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ArticleA quarter of UK workplaces cite stress as one of top causes of short-term absence
A quarter (26%) of UK workplaces have cited stress as one of the top causes of short-term absences, according to research by Simplyhealth and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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ArticleGovernment launches men’s health strategy
The government has launched a men’s health strategy across England to tackle physical and mental health challenges, and reduce inequalities.
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OpinionEmma Gross: Misunderstanding burnout and how employers can help
Once dismissed as a personal wellbeing concern, burnout is now a matter of compliance, governance and performance.
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AnalysisHow to help employees navigate grief in the workplace
When considering workplace support for grief, it is important to understand that it is unique to individuals, unpredictable and non-linear.
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Case StudiesHaysMac embeds grief support within wellbeing offering
HaysMac prioritises grief support for its workforce to ensure they feel supported throughout their career.
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OpinionLovewell’s logic: Is the Mayfield Review the answer to transforming workplace health?
The Keep Britain Working Review into workplace health provision has recognised the unique position employers are in to support a preventative approach to ill-health.
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ArticleTribunal orders former HMRC worker to pay £20,000 after refusing to return to office
An employment tribunal has ordered a former HMRC worker to pay £20,000 after losing a case he brought when he refused to return to the office after the Covid-19 lockdown.
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AnalysisNicola Marshall: How do you raise awareness of stress-related support in the workplace?
Welcome Break recognises that spotting the early signs of stress is key.
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AnalysisDebbie Waddington: How do you raise awareness of stress-related support in the workplace?
An open approach to mental health is central to Keepmoat’s culture.
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ArticleExclusive: 47% of HR directors say mental health conditions are main reason for long-term sick leave
Nearly half (47%) of HR directors said mental health conditions are one of the main reasons why employees take long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.
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AnalysisHow can employers align practices with employees’ expectations around work-life balance?
Offering work-life balance improves attraction and retention rates, and makes employees happier, more productive and less likely to take time off sick.
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Article47% of 18-24-year-old employees rate their mental health as good
Just 47% of 18-24-year-old employees said that they would rate their mental health as good, compared to 62% across all age groups, according to new research by Aviva.
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ArticleMHFA England launches public consultation on workplace mental health first aid standards
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England has launched a public consultation for its draft workplace mental health first aid standards.
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ArticleExclusive: Ben West highlights need for flexibility and empathy in grief support
In a keynote address, Ben West explored the importance of an open culture and offering flexibility within employee bereavement support.
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AnalysisHow to ensure mental health benefits remain relevant to employees
A way to ensure relevancy within mental health benefits is to collect regular employee feedback about their needs.
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Case StudiesRicoh UK prioritises early prevention mental health support
Ricoh uses its sickness absence data to identify what mental wellbeing benefits its UK workforce needs.
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ArticleHoxton Wealth launches global employee assistance programme
Hoxton Wealth has launched a global employee assistance programme (EAP) for staff and their immediate families.