Increased recognition of mental health issues by employers
The vastly increased amount of data and access to Government data by way of Freedom of Information requests has led to a far greater understanding of mental health by employers.
Whilst there is a long way to go for many employers to be described as empathetic in reality, they at least understand the cost and risks associated with employee mental health issues.
Stress, depression or anxiety are acknowledged as being the leading cause of long-term employee absence which has been calculated as costing over £1,000.00 for each employee annually.
A survey of employers by the Shaw Trust reveals :-
- only 11% believe that none of their employees will have mental health issues
- 41% believed that none of their staff would have mental health issues in 2006
- Some 90% of management are open to discussing any mental health problems with affected staff
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