Health and wellbeing

On 19th November, we commemorate International Men’s Day. This is as relevant a time as ever to talk about a topic that is still seen by many as a taboo: men’s mental health. We know that at any one time, 12.5% of men report having a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety disorders. By talking about and raising awareness to mental health struggles that men face, we hope to be dismantling some taboos and preconceptions associated with stereotypical views of masculinity, and help improve and even save lives in the process.

This session will explore why supporting menopause in the workplace is business critical rather than a nice to have well-being initiative. Join us for an interactive webinar designed to encourage discussion, collaboration and promote a positive, inclusive culture where it’s ok to talk about menopause.

Emotional intelligence in the workplace can be a very useful skill. It is the ability to identify and regulate one’s own emotions and understand and empathise with others emotions in such a way that communication and resolutions can be healthy and productive. This means that teams can be more cohesive, more productive and more trusting with one another. Some emotional intelligence can be innate, but some of the skills and understanding required for high emotional intelligence can be learned and strengthened.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition which can have debilitating impacts on a person’s life. It has two main components: obsession, such as intrusive thoughts, and compulsion, such as the need to doing something repetitively or in the exact same way every single time. It is diagnosed by the effect it has on a person’s day to day life, relationships and mental health.

There are many misconceptions and much stigma relating to OCD and employees who experience OCD may face significant challenges in the workplace. There are many accommodations we can make to support colleagues with OCD.

Mental health is an important issue for all employees and as employers, it’s vital that we take steps to ensure our employees are getting the support they need. Stress and overwhelm can all impact a person’s mental health and in the workplace this can result in absences and resignations.

Making mental health a priority, making sure the workplace is a safe place to discuss mental health and creating an environment that is conducive to maintaining good mental health will provide employees with the support and tools needed to manage mental health.