We’re delighted to say that we now have around 3,000 people signed up to the Working Minds campaign.
We have just reached the 1,000 champions milestone and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has joined as our latest partner.
Liz Goodwill, Head of the Work Related Stress and Mental Health Policy Team at HSE, said: “When we launched Working Minds a year ago, we were under no illusion that stress, anxiety and depression were on the rise in the UK. Our aim was to ensure psychosocial risks are treated the same as physical ones, that employers recognise their legal duty to prevent work-related stress to support good mental health in the workplace, and that they have the tools they need to achieve this.
“Now, at a time when we have major challenges facing the country – leading to stressors both inside and outside of the workplace – welcoming new partners extends our reach and helps get our messages to businesses. That is why IOSH joining Working Minds is so important - these challenges can only be tackled successfully by working together - as organisations, as businesses, as teams.”
The latest episode of the HSE Podcast has now been released and features HSE Chair Sarah Newton and one the world’s foremost experts on wellbeing Professor Cary Cooper.
They talk about the importance of stress, mental good health and the Working Minds campaign.
Professor Cooper is the author/editor of over 170 books, has written more than 450 scholarly articles for academic journals, and is a frequent contributor to national newspapers, TV and radio.
Listen to the podcast
Carole Spiers is Chair of the International Stress Management Association UK (ISMA), who are one of the latest partners to join the campaign during International Stress Awareness Week.
Carole writes about why calls for action are needed to create a healthy workplace culture in this blog: Why calls for action are greatly needed.
The year ahead holds so much potential for you to make a difference where you work. The earlier a problem is tackled the less impact it will have for your teams and your business.
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Reach out and have conversations
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Recognise the signs and causes of stress
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Respond by agreeing relevant action points between employer and worker
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Reflect on the actions taken – have things improved?
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make it Routine to check back in on how things are going
Remember to share our key message: Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, the law requires all employers to prevent work-related stress to support good mental health in the workplace.
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