A healthy and engaged workforce is a key factor in improving organisational productivity and performance. Studies have shown that workplace stress stands out as the foremost issue globally for organisations, negatively impacting the wellbeing of their employees.
Employers have a duty of care to ensure the health and safety of their employees whilst at work, which includes psychological health. With poor mental health costing employers up to £56bn each year in absenteeism1, staff turnover and lost productivity, it makes good business sense to invest in supporting the wellbeing of your workforce. Sustaining employee wellbeing in the long term requires active involvement at organisational level using a combined approach of preventative and management strategies.
Training to increase awareness of employees can help you meet your ESG objectives, contribute to the UN SDGs and support your people to thrive. Additionally upskilling line managers in stress management and how to respond empathetically can mitigate psychosocial risks and enable your organisation to work towards the international best practice standard for mental health at work ISO45003.
1) https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/press-releases/articles/poor-mental-health-costs-uk-employers-up-to-pound-56-billion-a-year.html
