Three members of our office staff have recently gained their Cache Level 2 Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace qualification. We now have four members of our team who have gained the relevant qualifications to support any colleagues who may experience any Mental Health Issues.
Five reasons why mental health in the workplace matters:
- It’s the right thing to do
Whether or not an employee has a mental health problem, an employer has a duty of care to ensure their health, safety and wellbeing under health and safety legislation.
- It boosts productivity
Smart employers know that organisations are only as strong as their people – they depend on having a healthy and productive workforce. Good mental health underpins this.
- It makes good business sense
The twin goals of increasing employee engagement and creating a mentally healthy workplace are interdependent. Positively managing mental health underpins good employee engagement and benefits everyone – employees, employers and the bottom line.
- It makes good business sense
The twin goals of increasing employee engagement and creating a mentally healthy workplace are interdependent. Positively managing mental health underpins good employee engagement and benefits everyone – employees, employers and the bottom line.
- The cost of not acting can be significant
The Thriving at Work review stated that poor mental health costs the UK economy up to £99bn every year. £42bn of this is as a direct cost to employers lost through sickness absence, presenteeism and staff turnover.
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