All Mental health resilience articles – Page 68
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ArticleDiscovery Networks opens medical and wellbeing centre
Discovery Networks has opened a medical and wellbeing centre at its London headquarters, Discovery House.The centre will provide holistic primary and preventative healthcare for more than 1,300 employees. The new centre, which was declared open by chief executive officer David Zaslav and international president JB Perrette, will be managed by ...
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Case StudiesDeloitte focuses on employee health under pressure
Pressure is an integral part of the working week for many of Deloitte UK’s 12,000 employees, but, while many people flourish in such an environment, the organisation’s head of human resources, Stevan Rolls, is keen to ensure it does not lead to any unpleasant consequences.“People do enjoy the challenge this ...
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AnalysisHow workplace stress management has developed
If you read nothing else, read this…The pressures caused by the recession, coupled with some high-profile stress cases, has made stress a more acceptable topic to talk about.Support for stressed employees has increased, with employers and insurers offering employee assistance programmes and other tools.Employers should take a robust approach to ...
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ArticleDOD’s blog: Time to face up to mental illness
How we handle mental illness in the workplace came under severe criticism this week.On Tuesday, chief medical officer professor Dame Sally Davies published her recommendations to improve public mental health in Annual report of the chief medical officer 2013: public mental health priorities.I am not surprised at her criticism.Currently, employers’ ...
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Article70 million working days lost to stress in 2013
More than 70 million working days were lost to mental health illnesses in 2013, according to a report by chief medical officer professor Dame Sally Davies.The Employment is good for mental health report found that the number of working days lost to stress, depression and anxiety has increased by 24% ...
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Article90% believe flexible working boosts employee morale
Nine out of ten (90%) respondents say that offering flexible working arrangements is an effective way of improving employee morale and helping staff to achieve a better work-life balance, according to research by global workspace provider Regus.Its research, which surveyed more than 2,200 business owners and senior managers, also found ...
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ArticleKuoni boosts staff wellbeing with nutrition challenge
Employees at travel firm Kuoni have completed a three-month nutrition challenge designed to improve their wellness.Some 40 employees took part in the initiative, which was designed and provided by SuperWellness.During the three-month period, employees competed for prizes and could attend a series of presentations on nutrition-based topics, such as boosting ...
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Video
Reducing financial stress among employees
brightcove.createExperiences();This 9-minute video tutorial above covers:How big a problem is financial stress for employees in the UK?How is the current economic climate impacting financial stress for employees?What is the impact of that stress on UK workplaces?What are benefits do employers gain ...
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ArticleDebbie Lovewell-Tuck: Mental health support should be applauded
Perhaps most noteworthy about these examples is these employers’ willingness to publicly share the great efforts they are making in this area. As all aspects of employee health and wellbeing continue to rise up employers’ agendas, more organisations are focusing on mental, as well as physical, health. With one in ...
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ArticleEmployers focus on employees' mental wellbeing
Emma Mamo, head of workplace wellbeing at charity Mind, said: “Employers have a vital role in raising awareness of mental health among staff. After all, we all have mental health, just as we all have physical health.“It’s not just important for employers to support staff with a diagnosed mental health ...
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Article12% have taken time off due to work-related stress
More than one in ten (12%) of respondents have taken time off due to work-related stress, according to research by Canada Life Insurance Group.Its research, which surveyed more than 900 employees, found that more than a quarter (26%) of respondents admitted to taking time off work when they were not ...
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Case Studies
EY tackles staff burnout with new wellbeing initiative
Its latest initiative, Health EY, which was launched in February 2014, has a strong focus on mental wellbeing, which it believes is the biggest cause for concern within the organisation.Health EY includes the introduction of mental health first-aiders across the organisation. These are employees that will be trained to act ...
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AnalysisHow to manage workplace burnout
If you read nothing else, read this…Workplace burnout is often perceived to have a stigma attached.It exists at all levels of employment.Employers can furnish staff with techniques to manage burnout.Line managers should be trained to discuss burnout with staff.High-profile sports stars and celebrities openly admitting they are suffering from such ...
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OpinionJill Flint-Taylor: How to prevent workplace burnout
Employees get worn down by shifting goalposts, unrealistic targets and uncertainty about what is expected of them.Managers that want to keep their teams strong and prevent burnout need to pay attention to these factors: work demands, sense of control, change, resources of information and work relationships.In a difficult economic climate, ...
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ArticleUnum launches mental health first aid courses
Unum has launched mental health first aid courses for employees in organisations which have taken out its policies for their workforces.The two-day course, which was developed by Mental Health First Aid England, includes:Training for employees to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill health.Empowering employees to provide help and ...
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Analysis
Mental health is now a boardroom issue
If you read nothing else, read this…The stigma of mental illness is yet to be shaken off.Employers need to take a more pragmatic approach to dealing with employees’ mental health needs.Good mental health makes good business sense.The mental health agenda has reached a tipping point.Finally, enlightened organisations are starting to ...
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Opinion
Emma Mamo: How to manage workplace depression
If you read nothing else, read this…Depression affects more than 2% of people.Employees experiencing depression may struggle with motivation.Many organisations are now tackling the causes of poor mental health.Depression and anxiety combined is the most common mental health problem, affecting one in 10 people, while depression alone affects more than ...
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ArticleAnglian Water raises awareness of mental health
EXCLUSIVE: Anglian Water is raising awareness of mental health in the workplace as part of its annual health and wellbeing campaign.The utilities organisation is educating its 4,000 employees about what they can do if they are suffering from mental health, if a family member is suffering or if they notice ...
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ArticleDOD’s blog: The inspiration of Finding Mike
Last week I had the privilege of being invited to the film premiere of Finding Mike by one of its sponsors, Legal and General. This documentary tracks how Jonny tried to find the stranger who stopped him jumping off Westminster Bridge eight years previously.While the film was compelling viewing, it ...
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ArticleHealth and wellbeing supplement 2014
Read the digital edition of the Health and Wellbeing supplement 2014 in full here.The supplement includes the following articles:Clare Bettelley: Data protection must be at the heart of employers’ healthcare strategies Health and wellbeing in numbersAndrew Kinder: How can EAPs support staff suffering from financial stress?How to win finance director ...