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The Future of Wellbeing: Stepping off the treadmill
The document discusses the barriers to being active and mental health challenges in the workplace, highlighting that one in six workers deals with mental health issues while facing stigma and insufficient support. It emphasizes the need for employers to create a mentally healthy environment by implementing policies, providing resources, and fostering open communication about mental health. The 'Time to Change Employer Pledge' is introduced as a tool for organizations to commit to employee mental health and wellbeing.
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- 4. Healthy People, HealthyBusiness
- 5. Session 1 Barriers tobeing Active • One size does not fit all • Barriers are physical & Emotional – Time, company culture, not catered for, motivation • Are the Choices mine or my companies • What are the mitigating circumstances to consider – Into Groups – 10 minutes exploration – 5 minutes sharing back
- 6. Session 2 Ideas forbeing Active • The ‘HOW’ v the telling • Going beyond healthcare & gym membership • What would a ‘Toolkit’ look like • Pedal Points for holiday time • Reward and encourage • Creating choice – Back Into Groups – 10 minutes exploration – 5 minutes sharing back Take Back to the Office One new idea to implement
- 7. A BUSINESS WITH APULSE Healthy People, Healthy Business
- 8. mind.org.uk Creating a mentally healthyworkplace Sarah Restall, Employer Manager
- 10. Mental health is everyone’sbusiness
- 12. But people don’ttalk about it…
- 13. Living with stigmais often worse than the illness itself…
- 14. The attitude ofothers can stop people with mental health problems getting the help they need Being judged and isolated can be harder than the mental health problem itself Someone you know right now will have a mental health problem, they just don’t know how to tell you
- 15. What is thecurrent picture in workplaces?
- 16. Mental health atwork • Right now 1 in 6 workers is dealing with anxiety, depression or stress • Work is the most stressful factor in people’s lives • 40 per cent of employers view workers with mental health problems as a ‘significant risk’
- 17. What are the causes? •Issues with management • Excessive workload and unrealistic targets • Not enough support from colleagues • Job insecurity
- 18. Work/life balance • 1in 5 felt work has put a strain on their relationship • 11% had missed important events like birthdays and weddings • 13% check work emails when out with family • 24% have been contacted by their employer while on holiday • 53% said it had affected their sleep • 36% experience Sunday night blues
- 19. Culture of silence •Eight in ten employers have no mental health policy to help staff sustain good mental health • 1 in 5 workers have called in sick due to stress but 95% gave a different reason to their boss • Managers want to do more to improve staff mental wellbeing • Staff would feel more loyal and committed if their employer took action on staff wellbeing • So employers need to take the first step and make it a priority
- 20. How to createa mentally healthy workplace…
- 21. Tackling the causes •Routinely take stock of organisation’s mental health and wellbeing – Organisational level – Team level – Individual level • Ensure line managers are supported and confident on mental health • Organise work efficiently and effectively and clearly communicate responsibilities and expectations • Consider the physical environment • Publicise internal and external support
- 22. How do Iknow if someone needs support?
- 23. Potential indicators • Changesin people’s behaviour or mood or how they interact with colleagues • Changes in their work output, motivation levels and focus • Struggling to make decisions, get organised and find solutions to problems • Appearing tired, anxious or withdrawn and losing interest in activities and tasks they previously enjoyed • Changes in eating habits or appetite • Increased smoking or drinking
- 24. How we canhelp
- 25. Time to ChangeEmployer Pledge The Time to Change Employer Pledge is a straightforward, free way to demonstrate your commitment to your employees’ mental health, and to creating an environment where can they be open about it.
- 26. Over 450 organisations havesigned the pledge
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- 28. For no chargewe will provide you with: • Coaching on your action plan from a dedicated member of our expert team • A set of online resources to help you easily deliver activity in your workplace • Invitations to a series of masterclasses where you can learn from leading employers on how they have achieved success • Invitations to workshops on how to effectively raise awareness about mental health within your organisation • Connections to employers who have implemented initiatives similar to those you are planning to Change Employer Pledge Time to Change Employer Pledge
- 29. Resources for employers •Free e-newsletter with our latest updates • Free guides for employers
- 30. Workplace Wellbeing Index• TheWorkplace Wellbeing Index introduces our benchmark of best policy and practice in workplace mental health • In Autumn 2016, we launched a public Index recognising good mental health policy and practice in workplaces across the UK and Channel Islands and we are providing guidance on how to improve • The Index robustly assesses where the gaps lie between an organisation’s approach and staff perceptions of mental health policy and practice
- 31. Training • Mental healthawareness - introductory course on mental health • Mental health stories - builds upon our introductory module and features individuals with lived experience of mental health problems • Mental health and how to support someone – builds confidence in supporting colleagues, friends or family experiencing mental health problems • Managing mental health at work - ideal for line managers, supervisors and others who support staff • Customer care and mental health – ideal for frontline customer service in retail, emergency services or a call centre • Emotional intelligence and resilience – builds knowledge of emotional intelligence, resilience and the techniques available for supporting a mindful approach to living
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- 33. To find outmore: mind.org.uk/work for information and resources on mental health at work mind.org.uk for general information Contact: [email protected] 020 8215 2231