22.11.2022

How should employers respond to Mental Health issues?

How should employers respond to Mental Health…

twitter icon

In recent years we have all become much more aware of mental health issues that affect us.  Some managers feel that mental health issues are too often used as an ‘excuse’ for failure or not doing what is required, and they may be right.

 

It is a difficult balance we all need to negotiate.  Most of us are not medical experts.  When someone says that they are suffering from stress, depression or anxiety, we don’t really understand what that means or know whether to believe them.

 

As employers, we have a 'duty of care' towards our employees. This means that we need to do all we can – within reason – to support their health, safety and wellbeing.  This infuriates some employers.  They feel that they have suddenly become ‘responsible’ for the mental health issues of their employees. 

 

I can see their point.  On the other hand, work is so integral to who we are and how we operate that, if things are not good at work, mental health issues are an almost inevitable consequence.  As I have said before, people are ‘messy’ and we have to deal with them ‘as they are’.  Failure to deal with this issue head-on can lead to poorer performance, conflicts in the workplace, frustration, lost income, tribunal claims, negative publicity, costs and a whole host of other consequences.

 

There are 5 basic strategies that I would advise you adopt when tackling all mental health issues with employees.  I am happy to share these with you for free – are you willing to engage?

 

We are offering a free one-hour seminar on strategies for dealing with mental health issues.  If you would like to subscribe, please contact us here.

 

  • Mental health

I am a qualified employment law solicitor with over 25 years' experience working for the most part with employers.  All businesses are vulnerable to tribunal claims from employees. My firm…

Follow us for more articles and posts direct from professionals on      

What does a jewellery valuer actually look for? 🔍💎

What does a jewellery valuer actually look for? 🔍💎 Many people think a jewellery valuation is simply about putting a…
Ornaments, Jewellery, Wearable Art

💎 Is your jewellery valuation up to date?

💎 Is your jewellery valuation up to date? Many people don't realise that a jewellery valuation isn't something you…

Money Priorities

Financial planning shouldn't be an afterthought—it should be Priority #1. Too often, people focus on earning more…

More Articles

This £1 million+ property sold within just two weeks of...

There's no denying the property market feels a little slower at the moment, and if you're…

Why Does an Empty House Feel Smaller Than It Really Is?

  You've probably heard people say:"It'll sell quickly because it's empty." Surprisingly, that's often not the…
Emotion, Nervous system, Stress (biology)

Why workplace wellbeing is no longer optional - It’s...

Imagine a team that looks completely fine on paper, but is running entirely on adrenaline. I’ve seen how much people…

Would you like to promote an article ?

Post articles and opinions on Sussex Professionals to attract new clients and referrals. Feature in newsletters.
Join for free today and upload your articles for new contacts to read and enquire further.