Resources

An overview of mental health in the workplace, covering supporting employees, the legal position and links to further reading. It has guidance on providing specialist clinical and professional advice for employees.

This news article from the Institute of Directors (IoD), in collaboration with Raconteur, discusses the issue of presenteeism and how it can be managed within an organisation.

This short article from the Institute of Directors (IoD) talks about steps you can take to ensure a positive working environment in your business.

Good staff wellbeing is essential in education, and means that staff are better able, in turn, to support their pupils. This page from Mentally Healthy Schools has information, advice and links to quality-assured resources that can help.

This short video and accompanying text from the Institute of Directors (IoD) discusses one key thing you can do to address mental health in the workplace: listening.

In the first of City Mental Health Alliance's (CMHA) data sets, this report gives key insights from members around improving the mental health and wellbeing of organisations in the City.

An independent review into how employers can better support all employees' mental health, including recommended core standards.

Leeds Mind and Mindful Employer have collected a suite of resources, tips, tools and actions into a series of steps that can be tailored for any workplace. Read the ten steps or sign up to receive recommendations.

This guide has a list of options that small business owners and the self-employed can try, for improving the wellbeing of themselves and their employees, along with tips and links for where to look next.

Younger workers are more likely to be in part-time, flexible or temporary work, overqualified or self-employed—and this contractual flexibility can be a risk to their mental health. This report outlines the problem and the opportunities to take action.

With reports of mental health problems at work increasing yearly, this episode of the CIPD Podcast discusses the need for businesses to foster good mental health in their organisations. Featuring professionals from Mind and Deloitte, and MP Norman Lamb.

If you are a volunteer manager, this web page will give you a short and informative overview of supporting volunteers. It outlines topics such as getting to know your volunteers and getting feedback.

This report, published by The Work Foundation in association with the Employee Assistance Professionals Association, explains how Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) can be used by employers to seek help on both work and non-work related issues.

Jenny Lloyd, Senior HR Advisor, explains how the Linklaters' approach to mental health and wellbeing was adjusted following its membership to CMHA. Jenny outlines how the techniques they have employed have had a positive impact on employees.

Spreading positive messages at work might be a small gesture, but it will help your colleagues feel more confident talking about mental health in the workplace. Download and print this poster to encourage colleagues to be open.

These pages from Mind are for anyone who is managing their mental health at work. They cover the relationship between work and mental health, managing stress and difficult relationships at work, other sources of support, and more.

Jeremy Thomas talks about why balance is crucial, especially in business. Just as a balanced diet might help keep you physically healthy, a balanced mind is important for wellbeing.

Continued high absence due to mental health can put colleagues and the service you provide under strain. This information explains the legal background around sickness absence, what support you can give to staff and the procedures you can follow.

Poor workplace mental health can lead to problems with absenteeism. Emma Jacobs discusses what can be done to improve this with Jaan Madan of Mental Health First Aid England and Nigel Jones of the City of London Mental Health Alliance.

The range of people who are out working during the pandemic is huge - from rail to retail to refuse. Choose your particular sector and we'll show you more resources to support your mental health.