Could your co-worker be struggling in silence? Psychologist Dr. Ravi Gill reveals how you can spot the signs a colleague is struggling with their mental health and discusses how you can help… With 1 in 4 people (25%) experiencing a mental health problem every year in England1, mental health experts are sharing the not-so-obvious signs that people around you may…
read moreMental health underpins everything to do with a person’s health and wellbeing, and must be prioritised by employers. With Mental Health Awareness Week taking place from 13 to 19 May 2024, Towergate Health & Protection is keen to increase understanding that mental health is at core of all health and wellbeing. Therefore it must be prioritised by employers, as work…
read moreThe 15th-21st of May is Mental Health Awareness Week which is a good time to open conversations about mental health at work. This is much needed as a recent study confirmed that UK employees remain uncomfortable with discussing their mental health at work. Just 10% or one in ten employees surveyed who have experienced certain mental health conditions sought help…
read moreThe majority (52%) of workers are looking forward to returning to the office for mental health and wellbeing reasons, rising to almost two thirds (64%) amongst 18-34 year olds. That’s according to research by workspace plant specialist Ambius, which concludes that the appeal of working from home could be waning amongst office workers. While physical health elements such as social…
read moreNew research shows that employees’ mental health is being affected by Covid and that this is having a knock-on effect on their working life. For Mental Health Awareness Week, Towergate Health & Protection urges employers to look after employees at all levels. Data from the Office For National Statistics shows that the proportion of adults reporting moderate to severe depressive…
read moreAs the UK joins together for Mental Health Awareness Week still in the grips of a pandemic, AMS (formerly Alexander Mann Solutions), a global provider of talent outsourcing and advisory services, has urged employers to make time to talk to their people. While the country is beginning to see restrictions ease as the vaccine rollout picks up pace, AMS has…
read moreThe nation is returning to work for the wrong reasons, and that is to the detriment of our mental health, according to a new report from wellbeing and performance company, PUSH. The report, which pulls data from a recently conducted Yougov survey commissioned by PUSH, suggests that 36% of the working population think they will work nearly 100% of the…
read moreHow is your team celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week on 10 – 16 May? Mental Health Awareness Week is a global campaign created to promote mental health awareness with the theme for 2021’s campaign being ‘Nature’. Align your teams’ minds with our nature inspired Lunch & Learn package to ignite conversation and support their mental well being. Our Lunch &…
read moreBy Romy Ashmore, Executive Assistant to Managing Director & Senior Leadership Team, RM Results According to the World Health Organisation, Mental Health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”.…
read moreBy Martin Ellis, Managing Director, Team Umbrella Limited Due to the current pandemic many people are working from home and this has had an effect on our mental health. The current situation has taken a toll on people and PA Life spoke with Martin Ellis, to find out how you can help your employees and colleagues… “There’s a saying about…
read moreOut of the four key pillars of wellbeing (mental, financial, physical and social), mental wellbeing is the number one priority that employees believe their employer should be responsible for supporting – with half (49%) of employees choosing this over the other areas of wellbeing, shows research from GRiD, the group risk industry body. And when asked about which area of…
read moreThe UK is possibly facing its biggest ever mental health crisis since the WWII this winter as a combination of many factors will contribute to the low mood and poor mental health of millions of employees working from home. According to the ONS (Office for National Statistics) 69% of adults in the UK are saying that Coronavirus is having a…
read moreThe impact of Covid-19 on the economy will take its toll on mental wellbeing. Those with existing mental health conditions are predicted to experience more serious and prolonged difficulties, and those that haven’t experienced mental ill-health before are susceptible too as they deal with new pressures. As such, businesses need to be aware that all staff need support with their…
read moreFor Mental Health Awareness Week Naomi Thompson, Head of Organisational Development at Benenden Health, provides insight into how employers can create a culture of openness around mental health … As the COVID-19 crisis puts a strain on the nation’s mental health, employers must ensure they have a plan in place to support the wellbeing of their employees. Our recent survey…
read moreEmployers must do more to support the mental health of their staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, as new research shows up to 23 million people in the UK could be struggling with poor mental wellbeing as a result of the current climate. The research, carried out by not-for-profit healthcare provider Benenden Health, showed that 35% of people are thought to…
read moreNew research from AIG Life Limited reveals one in six (17%) employees has been forced to take time out from their career due to stress or mental health pressures. Almost one-fifth (19%) of non-retired females have taken time out from their career due to mental health pressures, compared to 15% of men. AIG Life says the research highlights employers risk losing valuable…
read moreAccording to a study by UK Youth, young adults, aged 18-25 spend more than six hours a day ‘stressed out’, but 1 in 10 feel they have no one to discuss their concerns with. Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month this October, Fresh Student Living has delved into the factors causing stress among young people, including the most stressful careers. Top Causes of Stress Among…
read moreBritish workers are still uncomfortable disclosing mental health issues or burnout, with nearly a quarter (23%) admitting they would rather take an unexplained sick day than discuss their issues with their employers. Indeed, the research carried out by HR software provider Breathe found 40% of employees are uncomfortable calling in sick to their employer for a mental health reason,…
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