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Mental health

Articles and guides on managing mental health issues within a small business. By addressing mental health proactively and empathetically, small businesses can enhance employee morale, productivity, and retention while creating a healthier and more resilient workforce.

News

How to recognise and support mental health issues in your team?

A third of line managers would struggle to identify mental health issues within their team, according to new research from Bupa.

Employing & managing staff

Should we be brave enough to take sick leave for mental health?

Now that businesses are taking notice and supporting staff members with mental health issues, should you take off sick leave for your health?

News

One in three UK employees are working with anxiety, depression or stress

One in three UK employees are working with anxiety, depression or stress, according to new research from PWC.

News

One in three now comfortable talking about mental health at work

Claims for mental health treatment through work is up 53 per cent over 10 years, with stress and anxiety diagnoses doubled since last year.

Employing & managing staff

How to support an employee with mental health problems

Here, Alison King, director of Bespoke HR, guides us on how, as a business leader, you can support staff with mental health issues.

Business management

It’s tough at the top: A focus on the mental health of business leaders

Here, David Cliff, managing director of Gedanken, highlights the problems of neglecting the mental health of business leaders.

Employing & managing staff

National Mental Health Week: How to ensure your employees have good mental health

Here, Beate O'Neil asks: Are more employers looking at how to address mental health issues in the workplace and support their staff?

News

Half of employers see increase in stress and mental health illnesses

Half (55 per cent) of employers have seen an increase in stress and mental health related illnesses, shows Aon Benefits & Trends Survey.

Employing & managing staff

How can businesses help their employees’ mental health

Report reveals that there were 488,000 cases of work-related stress, anxiety or depression in 2015/16.

News

Why a third of UK employees keep mental illness a secret at work

Many UK employees are not open about mental health conditions at work due to fear of judgement or an impact on their career.

News

Brits diagnosed with a mental health condition to embarrassed to talk at work

Research reveals a quarter of Brits who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition aren’t open about it in the workplace because they’re embarrassed.

News

Employees with physical conditions also require mental health support

Businesses need to look after the mental health of their employees as well as the physical aspects of their health.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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