In today’s fast-paced business world, the mental well-being of employees has taken center stage. With one in six British workers affected by mental health issues and an immense cost to businesses, it’s clear that nurturing mental health isn’t just about kindness—it’s a strategic imperative.
Acknowledging this reality, the UK Government commissioned the “Thriving at Work” review to shed light on mental health in the workplace. The outcome, shaped by Lord Dennis Stevenson and Mind CEO Paul Farmer, is a set of six core standards—The Thriving at Work Mental Health Standards—crafted to guide employers in creating a supportive work environment.
The full report is quite detailed, and we understand that time is a precious commodity. Therefore, we’ve distilled the essence of core standard one, offering you a practical guide to begin enhancing your team’s mental health right away.
Your Business’s Mental Health Plan: A Three-Part Approach
Promoting Employee Wellbeing:
Cultivate a workplace that celebrates and encourages well-being at every level.
Addressing Work-Related Mental Health Issues:
Identify and mitigate factors contributing to workplace stress and mental strain.
Support for Staff with Mental Health Challenges:
Ensure there are robust systems to support and assist employees facing mental health struggles.
By integrating these foundational elements into your business plan, you’re not just complying with best practices but also contributing to a culture of care and resilience.
For an in-depth exploration of these standards and how they can be applied to your workplace, visit the government’s full report here.
At enlightenHR, we’re committed to supporting you in this vital aspect of employee care. If you’re seeking advice, strategies, or just a conversation on how to better support your team’s mental health, reach out to us.
Let’s work together to create healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces.
Holly Mapstone is an HR expert and specialises in helping those of you in the SME sector with all of your HR needs.
Consultancy allows Holly to be agile and to adapt her style and support to suit the needs of her clients. Building strong working relationships allows Holly to deliver improvements, while also aligning people strategy to business outcomes and promoting resilient and positive cultures.
Need Advice?
If you need a hand with any of this, or anything else when it comes to the people and practices in your business, we’d love to help. We are always happy to debate the pros/cons, dos/don’ts with you so please do talk to us if we can help in any way, we are here to support you. Just give us a call and arrange a free consultation. You can talk to Alison directly on 07967 221595 or email info@enlightenhr.com
