With more and more people suffering some kind of mental health, and a serious lack of support, it is no wonder that businesses are also suffering due to more absences in the workplace and loss of good staff due to mental illness.
Businesses can suffer financial losses due to high absenteeism and unless there is some kind of support system is in place for employees, it will continue to be an issue.
Mental ill health in the UK accounts for around 70 million lost working days each year which is a huge cost for employers. Mentally healthy environments reduce absenteeism but also boost productivity and performance in the workplace.
The World Health Organisation say that “work is good for mental health, but a negative working environment can lead to physical and mental health problems”.
Risk factors for mental ill health in the learning or work environment include:
Having a Mental Health Policy in the workplace is now a crucial part of any organisation in order to support individuals who may be struggling and to promote general well-being and a healthy working environment for everyone.
A happier workforce is also more able to cope with change or difficult situations. By developing a good working environment that promotes well-being, the reputation of the organisation is improved as well as the physical health of employees.
Finally, by creating a mentally healthy workplace, companies will meet their legal responsibilities. Health and safety legislation gives organisations responsibilities in respect of the mental health of employees – prevention and early intervention in mental ill health helps compliance with this legislation.
THIS IS WHERE I CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS!
As well as helping organisations to create strategies to promote a mentally healthy environment, offering self development and mindset coaching for staff members will also help to maintain stability and promote positivity throughout the workplace!
By offering ongoing group coaching or one to one coaching to employees that need more support, your staff will feel much more valued and as their mindset and self development improves, so will their productivity, making it a win-win situation for everyone concerned.
Contact me today for more information on how we can transform and change the way you and your employees work together and a more successful business for you.
Andrea Marsh
www.deeperconnections.co.uk
Tel: 07715 059040
I use many different techniques and tools depending on the individual requirements of my clients and will take them through the steps of transformation to make them feel happier, healthier and more…