Mental Health at Work Commitment Standard 2 toolkit
Physical and mental health conditions often go hand in hand, so it’s clear that a holistic approach to prioritising mental health where you work is the only way forward. People are a key part of the work environment, too – the way we behave influences the culture we create. From recruitment and onboarding to flexible working and email etiquette, coming to work can and should be a positive force for wellbeing.
Resources in this toolkit:
Wellbeing at work
Promoting wellbeing can prevent problems from escalating and help create positive working environments where individuals and organisations can thrive. This page can help you to create the right environment for good mental health and wellbeing.
Wellbeing at work: factsheet
This is an introduction to the key concepts in wellbeing at work: the links between work, health and wellbeing, the five domains of wellbeing (physical, emotional, organisation/work, personal development, and values), and the role of stakeholders.
In it for the long haul: supporting employee health and wellbeing
Creating a supportive, open culture around mental health at your workplace is something you need to continue working on, revising, and improving. This webinar explores what you can do to ensure you and your organisation are 'in it for the long haul'.
Creating a 10-minute Pause Space
Be sure to make time for wellbeing in your workplace. This guide is designed to help team leaders to run a short session, called a 'Pause Space', which allows staff to take some time to relax, reflect on their work, and show appreciation for their colleagues.
Flexible working practices
‘Flexible working’ describes a type of working arrangement which gives a degree of flexibility on how long, where, when and at what times employees work. It can be especially helpful for those experiencing mental health issues. This guide from the CIPD can help you implement flexible working in your organisation.
Employing disabled people and people with health conditions
Encouraging applications from disabled people, including those with mental health conditions, is good for business. This guidance has a summary of issues to consider and a wide range of advice and tips.
Wellbeing in small business: how you can help
This guide has a list of options that small business owners and the self-employed can try, for improving the wellbeing of themselves and their employees, along with tips and links for where to look next.
Managing sickness absence
Continued high absence due to mental health can put colleagues and the service you provide under strain. This information explains the legal background around sickness absence, what support you can give to staff and the procedures you can follow.
If you're not sure where to start, we've collected some case studies to give you a good introduction to many of the key areas of workplace mental health.
