Wellbeing business practices
Wellbeing strategies should not be held in isolation from other practices within the organisation. Our webinars on the business case for Wellbeing and Mental Health in the workplace give you an opportunity to learn from others.
Psychosocial risks are elements of the employee experience that affect workers psychological response to their work activities and workplace conditions.
Psychosocial risks can lead to stress and musculoskeletal disorders that are occupational risks. Therefore, it may be useful to include elements of staff wellbeing in your risk management and health and safety strategies. The relevant occupational standard from the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety is ISO45003.
Psychosocial risks and mitigating risks in the workplace - LawCare
As World Mental Health Day approaches on 10 October Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO of LawCare, delves into the topic of psychosocial risks, telling us what they are and offering some practical steps to mitigate risks in the workplace.
Protecting mental health at work
LawCare have created an excellence resource that offers tips on how to protect mental health of people in a legal workplace as well as signposting to useful links.
How much does mental health cost your business?
See Me Scotland’s Programme to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination has reported that sickness absence due to mental illness costs Scottish employers £2 billion a year. Use their cost calculator to get an estimate of the impact of mental health on your legal practice.
Work Right to keep Britain safe
The Health and Safety Executive have created the Working Minds Campaign as a resource to help employers delve into their legal obligations. Based on the principles of risk assessment, the bitesize learning provides a step-by-step guide to help businesses understand ways to prevent work related stress and encourage good mental wellbeing.
Acas - working for everyone
Guidance and advice on a variety of topics including supporting mental health at work, wellbeing when working from home and more.