All Mental health resilience articles
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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.
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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.