September 23, 2019
Work is creating mental health issues for two in five employees

- The survey revealed a significant disconnect between company board members’ perceptions of how health is treated within their companies and what the rest of the organisation thinks. More than half (51 percent) of those at a CEO or board level believed that their organisation effectively supports its staff, compared with 38 percent of those without line management responsibilities.
- There are barriers to managers providing effective support with more than six in ten (62 percent) managers saying they have had to put the interest of their organisation above staff wellbeing.
- Only 7 percent of all employees have received training to recognise workplace stress factors.
- One in three (33 percent) with mental health problems said that they felt ignored.
- Around one in ten (9 percent) were subject to disciplinary action, demotion or dismissal following the disclosure of mental health issues.
- One in ten workers resigned as a result, a figure which has plateaued since 2017.
- Create good work that enhances mental health. Good work is created by elements including security, fair pay and professional development.
- Acknowledge and support employees experiencing poor mental health, whatever the cause.
- Publicly report your wellbeing performance.