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'Lack of mental wellbeing in the workplace
is costing the UK £25.9billion per annum in terms of sickness absence, presenteeism and turnover, and an additional nearly £5bn in terms of
incapacity benefits. It is not only economically costly but also
costly to the health and wellbeing of individuals and their families.
Initiatives like MINDFUL EMPLOYER energize employers to do something
about the wellbeing of their employees and is of vital importance to
the health of the nation.'
Cary L Cooper CBE, Distinguished Professor of Organizational
Psychology and Health, Lancaster University |
By
Employers, For Employers
Led and supported by employers, the MINDFUL EMPLOYER® initiative
is aimed at increasing awareness of mental health at work and providing
support for businesses in recruiting and retaining staff.
Stress, depression and anxiety are estimated to be the cause of more working days
lost than any other work-related illness. Sick pay reduces profits.
Covering absent workers adds more pressure. Loss of valued and
talented people costs more than money.
With the right support, people with mental health issues can and
do stay in work. With the right support, you can continue to deliver
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- Shows others and your own staff that you are a good employer
- Expresses your corporate social responsibility
- Reduces recruitment and training costs
- Helps towards complying with legislation (e.g. DDA & HSE)
- Reduces sickness levels
- Enhances customer service
- Improves productivity
- Makes you more attractive to people with mental health issues
and others
- Helps you retain staff who have experienced discrimination
in the past
- Makes yours a healthier workplace
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Over 1,180,000 people work for employers who have
signed the Charter for Employers who are
Positive About Mental Health.
The Charter is just one part of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER® initiative.
It's a voluntary agreement seeking to support employers in working
within the spirit of its positive approach.
The Charter is not an accreditation or a set of quality standards
nor a policy or target.
The Charter is about working towards the principles of it
and not
the immediate fulfilment of them – signing up is a step along
a journey not the end of it.
Newest Charter Signatories:
Business Enterprise North East Ltd Peterborough Regional College Bristol Mind Wakefield Council AB Transport Solutions Ltd, Hull
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Hope North East, Middlesborough Diversity Training Options, Bristol Age Concern North Tyneside Lifecraft, Cambridge Vision Culture CIC, Shurdington, Glos Moving Minds Psychological Management
& Rehabilitation Ltd, Wembley
Other signatories include: Amnesty International CSV
Department of Health Department for Work & Pensions First Direct & HSBC Group (UK)
HM Revenue & Customs Home Office Nationwide Building Society
Any employer can sign the Charter - small, medium or
large, public, private or voluntary sector, anywhere in the UK.
You can be involved in MINDFUL EMPLOYER without signing the Charter
but many employers have made this tangible commitment to the
wellbeing of their staff. More details and a full list of current signatories
are on the Charter
page and also shown by location on our UK pages.
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Finding the right information can be very time-consuming. So, when it
comes to information on employing people who experience mental ill health,
this website aims to carries most things in one place. You'll find a
wealth of information about the law, good practice, managing
mental health, training and other organisations who can help.
Throughout the site, simply click on bold text for a link to
a website or something to download.

New Information & Recently Updated
Pages: NEW: ACAS guidance on The Equality Act 2010
NEW: MINDFUL EMPLOYER in Australia
UPDATED: About Us,
News & Events, Charter,
North East, Yorks &
Humber, (13 Aug)
Please note: between Monday 16 August & Wednesday 1 September
there may be a delay in responding to enquiries.
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