Start 2026 with a focus on mental health at work
As we all begin a new year, the HSE is suggesting that it’s a good opportunity to review how work is organised and managed.
Their Working Minds campaign has launched a new webpage to help employers recognise how work-related stress develops and why prevention matters.
The page explains the impact stress can have on health, absence and productivity. It also reinforces the importance of good work design.
Around half of work-related ill health is down to stress, depression or anxiety
There are three main reasons employers should look to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health;
- it’s the law
- it’s good for business
- and it’s the right thing to do.
The law requires all employers to prevent work-related stress. In practical terms, that means doing a risk assessment at an organisational level and acting on it.
Failing to manage stress at work can cost employers in reduced productivity, sickness absence, or even losing a valued member of the team.
The Working Minds campaign brings together a range of practical tools and support to help employers, managers and workers.
Get started in 5 steps…
- Reach out and have conversations
- Recognise the signs and causes of stress
- Respond to any risks you’ve identified
- Reflect on actions you’ve agreed and taken
- Make it Routine to check in on how people are feeling and coping.
Access more resources which aid understanding, offer practical steps, useful advice and helpful tools from Working Minds here.