Business Advice

There is growing evidence that health, work and well-being are closely connected.

There are also positive links between health and work.  Firms that look after the mental health and wellbeing of their employees can benefit from

• fewer sickness absences
• greater productivity
• improved staff retention
• greater profitably 

 

The following resources are available for you to support your activities as an employer:

Guide to Workplace Wellbeing for SME's

This short guide from The Federation of Small Businesses and Mind provides an outline for small businesses about measures to promote workplace wellbeing that are within their reach.

Taking Care of Business: Employers' guide to mentally healthy workplaces

Work-related mental ill health costs the UK economy up to £26 billion every year through lost working days, staff turnover and lower productivity. This guide from Mind can show you how inexpensive, simple measures to support staff mental wellbeing can help you save up to 30 per cent of these costs.

Good Jobs - good for health, good for business

An SME focused campaign aiming to raise awareness that 'good' jobs make businesses more productive, effective and competitive, especially in a tough economic climate. Offers a wealth of practical advice, featuring case studies and short films.

Free Health for Work Advice line

A resource that provides small business managers with expert advice and guidance to support team members experiencing ill health.

This includes case studies, responsibilities by job role, and Management Standards that define the characteristics of an organisation where the risks from work-related stress are being effectively managed.