5 things bosses should be doing to support employee wellbeing

As wellbeing rises up the corporate agenda, more businesses are implementing measures that encourage staff to bring their best selves to work.

Whether that means a free cycle to work scheme, allowing staff to take power naps after lunch or supporting their fitness goals financially, there’s plenty of benefits within this space that are prioritizing health.

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However, when it comes to mental health, it’s a different story. According to research from CV-Library. over three quarters (77.8%) of Brits agree that not enough is being done to support mental health at work. In fact, almost half (46.1%) have considered resigning from a job due to lack of support.

The survey on 1,100 UK workers, also found that 42.9% said that aspects of their job can cause them to feel anxious or depressed. Worse, they have no one to turn to. 60.2% of Brits confessed that they would be too embarrassed to disclose information about the state of their mental health to their employer.