Over the last two years, business leaders have noticed a rise of employees who come forward with mental health issues. A new survey by the Institute of Directors (IoD) reveals that four in ten directors have been approached by staff regarding their mental wellbeing. more»
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is generally first experienced in October in the UK, with around one in five people experiencing symptoms each year. more»
Employers have a duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of their staff, and this includes taking reasonable care to prevent issues surrounding mental health in the workplace. more»
Here, workplace wellbeing expert David Price provides advice for small business owners to help support employees experiencing mental health problems. more»
British workers have recorded the lowest number of sick days since records began, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). more»
Thanks to the stresses and pressures starting out, early-stage business employees could be particularly susceptible to poor mental health. Researchers have found that a staggering 72 per cent of entrepreneurs have concerns. more»
Monday 6 February is the day when your employees are most likely to call in sick this year – but why are staff tempted to phone in and fake illness on the UK’s National Sickie Day? more»
One in every five British workers remain sceptical about colleagues that take time off due to mental health issues such as depression or anxiety, whilst 14 per cent do not consider stress to be a genuine mental disorder or a health concern. more»
The prime minister has announced plans to help one million people with mental health conditions return to the workplace, following the publication of a new report from the independent Mental Health Taskforce highlighting the importance of employment in helping people overcome such problems. more»
