Mates in Mind has spoken out in support of the recent launch of a new online gateway to help companies improve staff wellbeing.
The Mental Health at Work website has been developed by Prince William and MIND, with support from The Royal Foundation, Heads Together and 11 other organisations.
The interaction between work and mental health is complex and sensitive and remains a challenge for employers. Mates in Mind has, as an industry-partnered initiative, supported many firms create better understanding across the construction supply chain.
Steve Hails, Chair of Mates in Mind and Health, Safety and Wellbeing Director, Tideway, said: “Putting the right kind of support in place was the start of the conversation for us, and for many others. Importantly this needs to happen across all levels of the business, and leadership is key.
“In our industry, with the nature of the supply chain, it is important also that it’s about recognising that this responsibility is not just about regarding the welfare of our own staff.”
Find out more about the Mental Health at Work programme, here.
In this episode of the Safety & Health Podcast, ‘Burnout, stress and being human’, Heather Beach is joined by Stacy Thomson to discuss burnout, perfectionism and how to deal with burnout as an individual, as management and as an organisation.
We provide an insight on how to tackle burnout and why mental health is such a taboo subject, particularly in the workplace.
