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This week, Champion Health published the Workplace Health Report 2024, which contains insights from our Chief Executive, Simon Blake: "Champion Health’s report shows a 24% increase in the number of men seeking mental health support which is incredibly encouraging. However, we still don’t have a culture where seeking help is seen as a real strength, particularly for men. "How can we build on this progress and what can we do to move the age-old narrative from one that reinforces beliefs that men don’t talk and won’t ask for help, to a narrative which recognises many men want to and do get help? A narrative that reinforces all men deserve help when they need it, and help-seeking behaviours are normalised, encouraged and celebrated." Download the report for new and exclusive data on all areas of employee wellbeing ➡️ https://bit.ly/48IU31K #WorkplaceHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeWellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthResearch (Image description: Quote from Simon Blake OBE, Chief Executive, Mental Health First Aid England, featured in the Workplace Health Report 2024: "All men deserve help when they need it, and help seeking behaviours should be normalised, encouraged and celebrated.")

This World Mental Health Day 2024, we’re proud to stand alongside Mental Health UK in promoting workplace mental health, a key issue in today’s fast-paced world. At Workplace Safety Solutions, we understand the vital role mental health plays in ensuring a safe, supportive, and productive working environment. With 20% of UK employees having taken time off due to stress in the last year, addressing mental health at work is more important than ever. As a company committed to health and safety, we believe that creating psychologically safe workplaces should be a top priority. This not only supports employee well-being but also drives productivity and success for businesses. Let’s work together to combat burnout and make mental health a core aspect of workplace safety. Join us in supporting Mental Health UK’s initiatives and take steps towards building a healthier, more resilient workforce. Learn more about World Mental Health Day and how to get involved at Mental Health UK https://lnkd.in/evMdEqRK Together, we can make a difference! . . . . #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealthAtWork #BurnoutPrevention #EmployeeWellbeing #HealthAndSafety #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceMentalHealth #SupportMentalHealth

Employee wellbeing has become a top priority in workplaces. And with mental health or wellbeing champions present in most organisations, large numbers of employees are heavily invested in the wellbeing agenda. But the landscape of workplace wellbeing is constantly evolving with topics that weren’t on the radar five years ago like fertility, the menopause, and addictions, now being discussed in UK workplaces. So what lies ahead? Discover the future of workplace wellbeing alongside industry leaders from Barclays, NatWest Group, and MindForward Alliance UK (formerly City Mental Health Alliance). Explore emerging trends, and see how data-driven, inclusive approaches are enhancing wellbeing programmes. We’ll close with a live Q&A session. 📅 Date: Friday 26th July ⏰ Time: 2pm 📍 Location: Zoom webinar, book now: https://lnkd.in/ebAbjbZe

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𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 ☑️ 🌿 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯... ☑️Commit to developing an approach to mental health at work that protects and improves mental health for everyone, whilst supporting those people who experience distress. ☑️Designate board champions, and ensure senior leaders and middle managers are responsible for implementing mental health programmes. ☑️Commit to reviewing the way you do business to ensure your everyday working culture is as mentally healthy as possible. Make evidence based mental health promotion tools like mindfulness and exercise available to all staff. ☑️Regular staff surveys and other research to build data about staff mental health, using findings to plan and deliver action and inform workplace policies. Recognise and celebrate the impact of existing employee benefits and corporate social responsibility activities on the mental health and wellbeing of staff. #hgnhealthandsafety #hgn #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #healthandsafety #safetytraining #health #training #worksafe #workplace #safetyprofessionals

Psychosocial safety: More Than Just a Buzzword As the workplace continues to evolve, it's crucial to place equal importance on psychosocial safety as we do on physical safety. Psychosocial wellbeing isn’t just about mental health—it’s about creating environments where people feel valued, supported, and free from harm. Speaking with an industry expert this week, she emphasised that focusing on psychosocial safety means addressing stress, harassment, and other factors that affect emotional and psychological health. By fostering a culture of openness and support, you not only protect your employees but also enhance productivity, engagement, culture and overall workplace satisfaction. In FY 2024, psychological claims made up 9.3% of all workers’ comp claims in NSW, with a 31% year on year increase in non-physical claims. Is it time you prioritise this conversation in your organisation? How are you promoting psychosocial safety in your workplace? If you're looking to strengthen capability in this area, feel free to reach out – I’d love to chat about how we can support your people strategy. Kenneth Ko, Noelle Murphy (née Kielty), Shaney Starnes #TOMHR #PsychosocialSafety #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealth #RUOK #EmployeeEngagement

As we observe World #MentalHealthDay under the theme 'Mental Health at Work', let's acknowledge that work-related stress and depression are real. The #triggers can be something as 'trivial' as an unappreciative boss to issues of sexual harassment and abuse. Toxic workplaces are a breeding ground for anxiety and depression and we really need to keep clear of such workplace cultures that suffocate others to a breaking point. It is important to not draft workplace wellness policies just for show and end up shelving them. We got to implement them, monitor compliance, and regularly review their effectiveness towards a healthy and safe workplace for all. It takes a whole-of-organisation approach to mental health with comitments from the advisory body down to the participants we work with. #MentalHealth is key and it should be mainstreamed at every level and department. It should be a cross-cutting theme in all our programs, projects, and initiatives. It has to be an everyday commitment for everyone! I pledge to do my best so I don't become a toxic leader or co-worker in the workplace. I call out to you all to be my accountability partners and keep each other in check. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #SafeWorkplaces #MentalHealthAwareness 📸 : my distresser band

[MELBOURNE, 16th July] – #Moving Mindz, a leading mental health and wellbeing company, is proud to announce its third successive #mentalhealth and #wellbeing program in as many years with #ShineLawyers. #MovingMindz Chief Executive Officer #ShaneBilsborough expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are excited at the opportunity to continue our work with #ShineLawyers. They are very progressive with their employee mental health and wellbeing programs, and we are proud to be part of their process. In 2021 we penned a white paper on mental health in the legal profession for Shine and were able to compare and contrast #ShineLayers metrics with data from the #InternationalBarAssociation. We will build on this in 2024." #ShineLawyers' National Health and Wellbeing Manager, #MelissaHawkins, echoed this sentiment, saying, "We are committed to the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. #MovingMindz provides us with leading mental health data that allows us to make strategic wellbeing decisions." In 2023, #ShineLawyers received accolades for their efforts, winning Best Mental Health & Wellbeing Program’ and the ‘Pinnacle Award for Excellence in WHS at the #NationalSafetyCouncilofAustralia Awards, testimony to the strength of their programs. #Bilsborough added, "At #MovingMindz, we believe 'If you can't measure it, you can't manage it.' Our recent data shows that 73.1%, 67.7%, and 75.5% of participants who began our programs with severe or extremely severe depression, anxiety, or stress respectively moved out of these categories into mild to normal levels. I ask CEO's how these outcomes would impact their organisation?" About #MovingMindz: Moving Mindz is dedicated to improving mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Through innovative gamified programs and data-driven strategies, we help organizations support their employees' mental health and achieve measurable improvements. About #ShineLawyers: Shine Lawyers is committed to providing exceptional legal services while prioritizing the mental health and wellbeing of their employees. Their dedication has been recognized with multiple awards for their comprehensive wellbeing programs.

🧠 #WorldMentalHealthDay 2024: Employee Well-being Matters 💼 At SATO, we understand that mental health is essential not just for personal well-being but also for professional success. In today's fast-paced world, workplace stress can take a toll on employees' mental health, affecting productivity, creativity, and overall job satisfaction. This #WMHD2024, we are reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture that places employee wellness first, and building a workplace that makes employees happy and satisfied. Let’s remember: taking care of our mental health is as important as our physical health. Together, we can foster workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gEHXmyJg   #SATO #MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeWellbeing

#WorldMentalHealthDay 2024: Employee Well-being Matters 💼🧠 At #SATO, we understand that mental health is essential not just for personal well-being but also for professional success. In today's fast-paced world, workplace stress can take a toll on employees' mental health, affecting productivity, creativity, and overall job satisfaction. This #WMHD2024, we are reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture that places employee wellness first, and building a workplace where employees are happy and satisfied. Let’s remember: taking care of our mental health is as important as our physical health. Together, we can foster workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. #MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeWellbeing Link: https://hubs.la/Q02StLCC0