Benefits for employers
Employers who promote mental wellbeing report the following
effects on their workforce:
- improved health
- reduced stress and anxiety
- increased productivity
- lower rates of absenteeism and quicker return to work after
illness
- fewer injuries in the workplace
- improvements in communications, morale and working
atmosphere
- a positive corporate image.
"Since ‘WorkFit Islington’ was introduced we have
seen a significant shift in the attitude and behaviour of
staff. 40% of our staff who participated in 2008/09 stated
that they had learned new life skills and engaged in healthy
behaviours as a result of the programme.”
Dana Hayes, Project Manager, NHS Islington
Tools to convince employers
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