Lucy Lorraine, process and change lead and co-chair dbEnable UK & Ireland explains. We decided to work collectively with our peers and other organisations to help shift culture and share best practice and ideas for change, and proactively address issues and challenges. Yves Dermaux, Global Head of Trading & Product Development in Asset Management, became…Continue Reading →
Deloitte have increased the focus of its mental health and wellbeing activities on prevention “Promoting and supporting mental health is not an HR initiative; it is a business-led initiative”
Tim Ackroyd, Deloitte Health and Wellbeing Lead Deloitte has increased the focus of its mental health and wellbeing activities on prevention, and is using metrics to create demonstrable change. Rebranding its EAP as ‘Advice Line’ and raising its profile has meant that not only do more people use it, but they also seek help with problems…Continue Reading →
Schroders Takes a Proactive Approach to Wellbeing and Mental Health Switching focus from treating those who are unwell to supporting those who are well, but may be at risk of developing future health problems. Charlotte Frost, Benefits and Wellbeing Manager, explains More
Schroders wants to ensure employees are given the opportunities to maintain and improve their mental health and wellbeing. In 2015, with executive support and sponsorship, we conducted a strategic review to understand how the benefits we provided compared with best practice and developments in our sector. From this we produced a ‘wellbeing gap analysis’ and…Continue Reading →
Lend Lease Commitment to Provide Meaningful Mental Health Support despite its stereotypical macho reputation, construction workers are as susceptible as anyone to mental illness
The construction industry isn’t necessarily the first that springs to mind when we think about the kind of pressures that lead to poor mental health. But despite its stereotypical macho reputation, construction workers are as susceptible as anyone to mental illness: “We’re undergoing a cultural evolution. We’ve a long way to go, but it’s not…Continue Reading →