Mental Health at Work: Recent Episodes
Real Employment Law Advice
Critical developments in the world of work
In this episode 185 of the podcast I bring you my observations of the critical things that employers and HR professionals should be considering and acting upon now. This is in light of things that we are seeing in practice and which I can foresee causing difficulties in the very near future.
In this episode of the podcast I cover:
- Why thinking about mental health and wellbeing of staff is critical at this time.
- At a very minimum you should be developing a wellbeing strategy for employees.
- Why you should be considering your staff who are/will be considered as the 'working poor'.
- Highlighting the issue that may arise with lower paid staff in your organisation as the cost of living continues to rise.
- Why you need to think carefully now about what you will do when the rules around self-isolation upon receipt of a positive covid test will change?
- Some suggestions on what you may wish to include in your policy/process.
- Why disputes are likely to arise if you do not consider it meaningfully now.
- If you are revisiting hybrid working and considering introducing long term, what you should consider.
You may also find the following helpful.
Top Tips for Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
Introducing Hybrid Working – what do employers need to consider: Part 2
Introducing Hybrid Working – what do employers need to consider: Part 1
Hybrid Working Checklist for Employers
Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
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The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.
The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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In this episode 183 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Nicola Green, a specialist in helping organisations with menopause support at work.
In this episode of the podcast we cover:
- Why it is important for employers to think meaningfully about menopause support.
- The benefits of putting in place good menopause support and strategy.
- The fact that menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workplace.
- Why having mental health first aid in place is important.
- What wellbeing initiatives you can implement.
- How addressing this topic can help other staff and staff issues.
- The key things that flow through menopause support, domestic violence and childless women among many other issues.
Some useful links for you
Domestic Violence and Abuse: what do employers need to know
Childless women in the workplace: What employers should consider.
Nicola Green
Nicola Green Consultancy helps organisations address menopause in their workplace by providing practical advice and support in the form of bespoke presentations and training sessions to employees, managers and business owners of all ages and genders.
Nicola Green Consultancy 07795655507 www.nicolagreenconsultancy.co.uk
You can connect with Nicola on LinkedIn HERE
Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour
Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006
We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents
We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE
The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.
The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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In this episode 180 of the podcast I bring you my practical top tips for managing mental health in the workplace.
These are my practical tips which I recommend all employers implement in their business or organisation.
Promoting good mental health practices and wellbeing need not be difficult and in this episode I breakdown into some easy steps to follow.
In this episode of the podcast I cover:
- How to prevent issues from arising as a result of work.
- The importance of being aware and well informed.
- How to spot the warning signs among colleagues.
- Why the best managers really know their staff.
- Why open communication about mental health is critical.
- How to create a culture of openness and support.
- Why you should give meaningful consideration to reasonable adjustments.
- Practical ideas you can implement with limited resources.
You may also find the mini series covering mental health in more detail useful to listen to.
Mental Health & Work Mini Series – Episode 1
Mental Health & Work Mini Series – Episode 2
Mental Health & Work Mini Series – Episode 3
Mental Health & Work Mini Series: Episode 4
Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour
Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006
We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents
We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE
The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.
The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
Health & Safety at Work: An Overview In this episode of the podcast I deal with a suggested topic from a podcast listener who emailed and said: "Really enjoy listening to your podcasts. Could I ask that you consider health and safety at work, workplace danger and Section 44 of the ERA 1996 as a future topic as it's a interesting subject?" In this episode I will cover: * The protection from detriment provided by Section 44 of the Employment Rights Act 1996. * Unfair dismissal protection for employees who raise health and safety issues. * Basic health and safety obligations as set out in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. * Minimum legal requirements. * How individual Directors, business owners and managers can be liable for health and safety breaches. * Considerations in respect of mental health and protecting from risks to mental health safety.
Action Points 1. Check to ensure that you comply with the minimum requirements of the Health and Safety Act Work Act 1974. 2. Review your procedures and policies to ensure they are fit for purpose. 3. Undertake any risk assessments. 4. Ensure that your managers have training and a good understanding of the legal requirements. 5. If you are unsure how this affects your business, please give us a call – 01983 897003 – 023 8098 2006 – 01722 653001
Useful Links Health & Safety Executive Website
As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and support with settlement discussions and documentation. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £180 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion - alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour
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Mental Health: An interview with the experts Mental Health of employees is a difficult subject for employers to tackle and there are a number of implications of getting it wrong. In this mini series I will be focusing on Mental Health at Work and providing some hints, tips and legal advice for employers. This is the final episode in the series and I interview Ian Smith and Gill Hepburn from the italk Employment Team who are specialists in providing support and guidance to employees having difficulties at work as a result of or related to mental health conditions.
In this episode we will cover: * What the italk service is and who they help; * Guidance and tips for employers and employees; * Why mental health training for managers and supervisors is important; * Causes of issues at work; * Tips for employees who have mental health conditions; * Discussion on why more employees are diagnosed with mental health conditions as a result of work; * Why employers should know what their own policies and procedures say about mental health at work; * Resources and ideas for employers.
Resources for you 1. www.italk.org.uk 2. italk Employment Service 3. Mindful Employer - www.mindfulemployer.net 4. Mind - Free resources for Employers 5. Find Psychological Therapies near you 6. Legal and practical help for employers is available from the Real Employment Law Team why not give us a call and let an expert take care of it for you 023 8098 2006 or 01983 897003.
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Mental Health: Best Practice for Employers Mental Health of employees is a difficult subject for employers to tackle and there are a number of implications of getting it wrong. In this mini series I will be focusing on Mental Health at Work and providing some hints, tips and legal advice for employers. The focus in this episode is best practice and what steps you can take to be a better employer.
In this episode I will cover: * Some of the reasons why employers behave badly or handle employees with mental health conditions poorly; * Tips for Employers to be better including;
- Creating a culture of acceptance and communication;
- Encourage communication and openness;
- Taking steps to reassure staff and make them feel appreciated;
- Consider and make workplace adjustments;
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Having good management of absence processes.
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This episode also includes some ideas for best practice & going the extra mile for your employees.
Action Points 1. Think about the culture in your organisation, what do your managers, supervisors and staff know about mental health and how do they feel dealing with employees who have a mental health condition; 2. Consider implementing or making at least one change in your business; 3. Seek advice and assistance to ensure the best practice in your business; 4. I can help with all of the points above so why not give me a call and let an expert take care of it for you 023 8098 2006 or 01983 897003.
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Mental Health & Disability Mental Health of employees is a difficult subject for employers to tackle and there are a number of implications of getting it wrong. In this mini series I will be focusing on Mental Health at Work and providing some hints, tips and legal advice for employers. The focus in this episode is the legal implications and requirements of employers.
In this episode I will cover: * The definition of disability and how it applies to mental health; * The distinction between disability and stress at work or work related stress conditions; * Who has the burden of proving disability; * The importance of medical advice and opinion; * Implied knowledge of disability and when an employer will have implied knowledge; * Employer's obligations to a disabled employee; * Types of reasonable adjustments for a disabled employee with a mental impairment.
Action Points 1. Discuss with any employees who display signs of mental health issues or long term health conditions; 2. Provide support and systems in place for identifying reasonable adjustments for employees; 3. Encourage employees to disclose medical conditions; 4. Seek advice and assistance to ensure the best practice in your business; 5. I can help with all of the points above so why not give me a call and let an expert take care of it for you 023 8098 2006 or 01983 897003.
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A focus on Stress at Work Mental Health of employees is a difficult subject for employers to tackle and there are a number of implications of getting it wrong. In this mini series I will be focusing on Mental Health at Work and providing some hints, tips and legal advice for employers. The focus to start with is on stress at work.
In this episode I will cover: * The reasons for growing stress numbers at work; * The reasons employees become stressed at work; * How reducing and preventing stress can help to prevent depression and anxiety conditions; * Why it is important for your business that you understand work stress; * How to identify employees who are stressed; * What you can do to reduce and manage employee stress.
Action Points 1. Train your managers and supervisors to spot the signs of stress; 2. Implement a Stress at Work policy; 3. Increase communication among staff and managers 4. Seek advice and assistance to ensure the best practice in your business; 5. I can help with all of the points above so why not give me a call and let an expert take care of it for you 023 8098 2006 or 01983 897003.
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