CIPD research underlining need for workplace mental health strategies

Published on

Here's the latest revealing research, this time from the CIPD, highlighting the extent of mental health issues in the workplace and the need for employers to act. World Mental Health Day is 10 October - what better time to start the conversation in your workplace?

Despite the greater awareness about the need to pay attention to the psychological, as well as the physical, aspects of people’s health and well-being at work, our survey shows that there is some way to go before the majority of employers develop a robust framework in this area. If people have good mental health, and feel supported during times of poor mental health, they will feel more motivated, engaged and productive at work. Employers cannot afford to ignore people’s mental health in the workplace.

Related Articles

Are you ready to start the conversation?

It is funny how easy it is to forget what you have done.  While talking to colleagues the other day about how organisations might "kick off" a campaign ...

Shining offline

Mobile phones are a truly extraordinary bit of kit.  My mum was a computer programmer who started working in the 1960s when a kilobyte of memory require...

The big listen - great advice

The Big Listen SHUSH tips from the Samaritans:"Show you careHave patienceUse open questionsSay it backHave courage"Such important listening guidance.  I...

Forbes: Tackling loneliness in remote working

Our expert Amanda Okill tells Forbes what actions organisations and individuals can take.