White Rose Training Insights

Small and large businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of prioritising the mental and physical well-being of their employees.

Beyond the moral obligation of creating a healthy work environment, it also enhances employee satisfaction and productivity of the business.

An organisation promoting positive employee well-being, both physically and mentally, which improves emotional health among its staff is better equipped to foster productivity creativity and innovation.

Mental health is equally vital in creating a thriving work environment. Small businesses can implement policies that prioritise work life balance, offer flexible working hours, and provide access to mental health resources. These can include counselling, EAPs and stress management.

A supportive company culture where employees feel valued and heard can also significantly improve emotional and mental well-being.

Promoting a positive mental health culture in the workplace has many benefits for the business such as:

• Increased awareness of mental health
• Improved employee retention
• Reduced absenteeism and presenteeism
• Fewer dismissals
• More internal promotion
• Increased productivity
• More engaged employee
• Vacancies filled quicker.
• Recruitment costs reduced.
• Reduced health and safety risks

Benefit to employees:

• Reduced anxiety and stress
• Better mental and physical health
• Happier staff
• Pride in working for the organisation.
• Job security
• Part of a strong culture
• Improved teamwork and morale

Good mental health and well-being is one of the most valuable assets to any organisation.

White Rose Training include some steps employers can take to improve the mental health culture of the workplace as part of their Mental Health for First Aid training courses held at your business premises or at one of our open courses in Farsley, Leeds.