By: 20 May 2024
How employers can tackle poor mental health in the workplace

Keira Wallis, head of clinical operations at Healix.

 

With multiple generations working side by side in today’s workplace, business leaders must understand the different challenges each group faces and how they can be best supported to thrive.

One area that is of particular importance is mental well-being. With stress being the number one reason why people missed work in 2023 according to the ONS, it’s vital that businesses put measures in place to support people from all walks of life.

In a recent survey by The Workforce Institute, 60% of employees said their job is the most significant factor influencing their mental health. As head of clinical operations at Healix, I’ve seen first-hand how organisations can reap the rewards of investing in the well-being of their people.

So, what can employers do to proactively play a role in improving the mental health of people from all generations and backg