Work can have a significant impact on people’s mental health. Employers can help to foster a mentally healthy workplace, for example by taking action to prevent and manage stress and training line managers on mental wellbeing.
She was heard swearing by “numerous staff and guests”, the tribunal heard, until another colleague intervened and calmed her down.
Abi Clements looks at what works when it comes to creating supportive work environments.
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Demand from employees for support around mental ill health rose by 10% in the weeks following Mental Health Awareness Week...
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Three-quarters of healthcare workers (76%) prioritise access to mental health support when evaluating job opportunities, a poll has argued.
The...
As HR takes on an increasingly central role in the success of the business, it's not immune to burnout. How can people teams address their own mental wellbeing?
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of school leaders and head teachers say their mental health has been harmed in the previous 12...
The results from a survey of over 270 UK HR decision makers suggests that most (94%) are affected by work stress and find at least one aspect of their job stressful.
Employers are being urged to take a more active role in addressing loneliness inside and outside the workplace.
Research from...
Almost half (42%) of the UK workforce wants to be given access to sabbaticals, with demand being driven by rising...
