WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR EMPLOYEES

Today marks World Mental Health Day at an extremely prominent time. Ongoing economic turmoil and financial woes are not only catalysing mental health issues for small businesses but adding to an existing issue leftover by the pandemic.

In fact, research from Xero showed that 92 percent of small business owners believe they will recover financially from the Covid crisis before they recover mentally and emotionally.

Now, further financial restraints mean that most small businesses spend less than £1000 on mental health initiatives, but this is hindering the business’ performance because those that put a focus on wellbeing and mental health support experience significant benefits. These include better economic outcomes and the ability to grow and retain more staff.

With research showing that mental health issues such as stress, depression, and anxiety cause 44 percent of work-related ill health, it is more important than ever to care for the well-being of employees.

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