All Mental health resilience articles – Page 55
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AnalysisHow can employers respond proactively to the #MeToo movement?
The conversation continues at Employee Benefits Live 2018...Need to know:Despite the publicity of the #MeToo movement, problems with sexual harassment in the workplace remain widespread.Getting the basics in place, such as a policy all staff are familiar with, is the first step in addressing the issue.There are also wider cultural ...
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OpinionAmbika Fraser: The pathway to good mental health
Absences due to stress and mental ill-health are becoming higher priority issues for employers and HR departments. According to Health and Wellbeing at Work, published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in May 2018, the number of employees experiencing mental health issues is on the rise, and ...
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Why every company should have a Mental Health First Aider
Every company will have a physical first aider but what about a mental health first aider? Mental health has become very prevalent within the workplace with some feeling like they cannot talk about the subject, they won’t be supported or they will be seen differently.Did you know that:Approximately 1 in ...
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Recognising employee emotional wellness
The health and emotional wellness of employees plays a significant part in a happy workplace. It is important to not only recognise their health but emotional wellness as 1 in 4 people are likely to experience a mental health problem each year which is likely to impact on their ability ...
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Article78% believe not enough is being done to support mental health at work
More than three-quarters (78%) of respondents feel that not enough is being done to support mental health at work, according to research by CV Library.Its survey of 1,100 UK employees also found that 39% of respondents think employers should promote a healthy work-life balance in order to support staff with ...
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Article42% feel managers can spot if they are struggling with poor mental health
Under half (42%) of respondents feel that their manager would be able to spot any signs that they may be struggling with poor mental health, according to research by Mind.A survey of 43,892 employees, across 74 organisations taking part in Mind's Workplace Wellbeing Index, a benchmarking tool, also found that ...
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Supplier articleHow to shine a light on mental health awareness at your organisation
By Catrin Lewis, Internal Communications Manager We’ve worked hard at Reward Gateway to ensure we run a working environment which is diverse and inclusive. Historically, people immediately look to tick boxes on gender, race, disability, and sexuality, in order to make sure they remain diverse. Now, mental health really needs ...
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ArticleAmbition gives UK staff an extra hour off for Mental Health Awareness Week
Global professional services recruitment organisation Ambition has given its 40 UK-based employees an additional hour off work this week, in order to help staff focus on their mental wellbeing.The initiative, which has been designed to allow extra time for employees to take part in activities that can help them de-stress ...
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Article43% do not know if they can take sick leave for mental health reasons
Under half (43%) of respondents do not know whether they are allowed to take sick leave for mental health purposes, according to research by Powwownow.Its survey of 1,500 office-based British employees also found that 46% of respondents believe that receiving more recognition for the work that they have done would ...
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Supplier articleHelping your employees to Live Fit, Work Fit and Think Fit
Employee wellness has become a high priority on the corporate agenda as employers are recognising that a healthy workplace means a more productive and profitable workplace. Incorpore Ltd Director James Shillaker spoke last week at Elevate on the ‘Healthy workplace, healthy economy’ panel discussing the importance of wellness within a ...
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Article37% believe stress-related absence has increased over past year
More than one-third (37%) of respondents report that stress-related absence has increased over the past year and only 8% have seen a decrease, according to research by Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and SimplyHealth. The Health and wellbeing at work report, which surveyed 1,000 HR professionals, also found ...
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ArticleOnly 15% of manufacturing organisations assess mental health risks
Although over 60% of manufacturing organisations carry out a physical risk intervention, less than 15% currently assess risks to mental health, according to research published by Westfield Health and manufacturers' organisation, EEF, and carried out by the Institute of Employment Studies (IES).The Unlocking employee productivity: The role of health and ...
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ArticleRoyal Mail Group and Three UK shortlisted for Best mental health strategy
Royal Mail Group (pictured), SAP and Three UK are among the organisations that have been shortlisted in the Best mental health strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2018.This award, sponsored by Legal and General, recognises employers that have made a concerted effort to support employees’ mental health, such as ...
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Protecting employees from mental health adversity
Anxiety and depression has hit a record high amongst workers in the UK with one in six currently experiencing some form of mental health problem. This can have a big impact on businesses with more than 12.5 million working days lost in 2016/17 due to work-related stress, depression and anxiety ...
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Talking mental health
It’s a subject that could affect us all at one point in our lives – one in four of us will experience a mental health issue in any given year[1] – and one that has gathered a great deal of interest in the media and from the Government in recent ...
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ArticleThe Environment Agency named top employer for workplace mental wellbeing
The Environment Agency has been named as the number one employer for workplace mental wellbeing in the Workplace wellbeing index awards 2017-2018, compiled by mental health charity Mind.The awards, now in their second year, celebrate and recognise employers who are promoting and supporting positive mental health in the workplace, as ...
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Article28% of employers are looking to do more to support employee mental health
More than a quarter (28%) of employer respondents who currently have clear policies and tools in place to support mental wellbeing are looking to do more in this area, according to research by Legal and General.Its Red report: mental health in the workplace, challenges and solutions report, which surveyed employer ...
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AnalysisMental wellbeing in numbers
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OpinionStephen Haynes: Changing views on mental health
While the construction industry has made significant inroads into safety in recent decades, there has been less focus on the ‘health’ in health and safety. However, in recent years the industry has united to improve focus on health, and one of the areas in which we have seen increased attention ...
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AnalysisHow can technology support workplace mental wellbeing strategies?
Need to know:Technology provides a quick and easily accessible route for employees to access information about positive mental wellbeing.Although the mental health technology market is still relatively young, there are apps and platforms that employers can promote to staff to support their mental wellbeing.The workplace provides an ideal setting in ...