In 2018, the Health and Safety Executive updated its guidelines for workplace safety to address the importance of mental health. Employers are now required not only to provide regular First Aid At Work training, but also to consider Mental Health First Aid training. This means that there is a greater focus on prioritizing employee mental health within the workplace. By recognizing and managing mental health effectively, research suggests that employers can see a reduction of up to 30% in losses attributed to mental health illnesses. 

In general, there is a mistaken belief that investing in employees mental health is a pure cost to the business – nice to have, but benefits employees and not the company. And yet, a positive mental health workplace can make employees have in increase in confidence, self-esteem, judgement, ability to work with others, productivity, and an ability to fully concentrate (which often prevents costly mistakes or accidents in the workplace). Put into plain figures; research shows that for every £1 invested in mental health intervention in the workplace there is a return of between £5 and £8 – Deloitte (2020). We can help you develop relevant mental health policies and strategies. Let us work together towards building a healthier and happier team!