It’s Children’s Mental Health Week, and the campaign encourages children and young people to express their emotions by educating them, schools and families. Children’s mental health is declining, and in the last three years, the chance of children having a mental health problem has increased by 50% (The Children's Society). During this blog, we’ll explore why young people’s mental health matters to employers due to its impact on working parents and carers, detailing how you can provide impactful support.
Workplace stress is a productivity killer, increases absenteeism and can lead to occupational burnout, which can take months to recover from. Stress can also cause or worsen physical illness, making managing workplace stress essential. Employers have a legal responsibility to mitigate excess workplace stress, and during this blog, we’ll provide proactive and practical ways to reduce the risks.
We’re on a mission to explore the best employee benefits, so discussing our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a must. An EAP benefits your employees and business in many ways, from providing self-care and prevention tools to confidential BACP-accredited counsellors and in-the-moment crisis support. Read on to explore EAP employee benefits and what they can do for your people and business.
And what responsibility do employers have? World Mental Health Day is fast approaching, so we’re taking this opportunity to provide clarity on mental and emotional wellbeing. It’s an important distinction to make, as it ensures employers and HR professionals understand the responsibilities they have to their people. The steps your business takes today to support employee mental health will lead to a brighter tomorrow for your employees and your business. Read on to discover more.
Data suggests remote workers are more productive and have a better work-life balance. It sounds great. Yet statistics also indicate that remote workers are more likely to feel the impact of isolation and loneliness, causing stress and other health implications. Our research supports this second theory, finding that 42% of remote workers feel working from home negatively impacts their mental wellbeing. Although many businesses are encouraging employees back to the office, many more are embracing hybrid and remote working ways. Read on to discover how you can protect the mental health of your remote teams.
It’s National Conversation Week, and at Pluxee UK, we want to champion the cause, empowering employees to talk about anything and everything! From their passions to their concerns, the topics they’re experts in, to those they wish to learn more about - let’s get your employees having the conversations that matter. During this blog, we’ll explore how you can create a culture that allows for honest conversations in your business, revealing the employee benefit you need to ensure your people always have someone to speak with – an Employee Assistance Programme.
Dr Keith Grimes shares his personal experiences of reaching a point of occupational burnout. With a focus on the importance of nurturing a culture of openness, Dr Grimes breaks the stigma, encouraging others to seek support and sharing what helped him on his journey back to health.
