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 →

At Linklaters our approach to Health and Wellbeing in its’ current form started in October 2013 when we ran a successful three week H&W programme in our London and Colchester offices focusing specifically on mental health and resilience. This coincided with Linklaters taking a key leadership role in the creation of the City Mental Health…Continue Reading →

Mental health central to our firmwide approach to wellbeing. We have a “deal” at PwC which sets out what it means to work here – what employees can expect of us and what we expect of them.  Wellbeing is integral to this – explicitly detailing mental as well as physical wellbeing considerations: Mental health awareness…Continue Reading →

Precise data on the benefits of initiatives designed to improve mental health remain elusive, but the positive culture change at KPMG is tangible: “People are seeing their colleagues being supported with counselling or changed working practices, and that is encouraging more to speak out”. KPMG is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive working environment…Continue Reading →