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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.

Employing & managing staff

Employers can help transform attitudes to mental health

Employers can help transform attitudes to mental health in the wake of Prime Minister’s announcement says Activ Absence.

News

UK workers with mental health problems contribute £226 billion to UK GDP

People with mental health problems bring more to the UK economy than they cost, a new study finds.

News

Half of employees stay silent over mental health absence

More than half of employees who have taken time off work due to mental health issues feel uncomfortable speaking to their line manager about the real reason for their absence, research finds.

Business management

The signs of poor mental health at work

David Price explores what employers should look out for in staff to prepare for mental health issues.

News

Working environment having a negative effect on employee mental health 

More than a third of UK employees say their working environment is having a negative effect on their mental state of mind, and one in two feel that their workplace ‘does not manage mental health issues well’.

Employing & managing staff

Managing stress and mental health in a small business

Kate Russell discusses how best to reduce the risk of hazards to the mental health of your employees.

News

Mental health a workplace taboo

Many bosses and employees are suffering from stress, anxiety, depression and other forms of mental ill health, a fact that is overlooked by too many business owners, says mental health charity the Shaw Trust.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

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.