Making stress awareness more than just a calendar note

By Mente Health

03 Nov 2023

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This month's calendar is overflowing with stress awareness initiatives. However, there's a risk they'll be relegated to just another set of social media posts rather than catalysts for genuine action. It's becoming increasingly clear that many awareness events are fading into the background, amounting to little more than noise without impact. 

When you talk to businesses about workplace stress, you'll rarely hear a whisper about stress risk assessments. Yet, these are not just a good idea; they are a legal requirement. In the UK, employers are legally obligated to guard against work-related stress, mandating risk assessments and necessary interventions that are frequently overlooked. It's baffling how often those responsible for promoting stress awareness to businesses skirt around the essential topic of safety, choosing instead to concentrate on crafting aesthetically pleasing campaigns that lack substance.

Risk assessments should never be dismissed as mere formalities; they are instrumental in revealing the broader context of workplace stress. When combined with genuine conversations with your team, paying attention to the whispers around the office, and analysing exit interviews and existing data, they provide an invaluable perspective. The truths they uncover may not always be comfortable to confront, but they are crucial for preemptive action and certainly preferable to learning of issues through legal channels. While some may view them as a tick-box exercise, a deep dive into the causes of team stress can illuminate whether it stems from personal challenges, the workplace setting, or a combination of both.

These assessments are far from just another report; they are vital tools for proactive problem identification. By thoroughly examining the workplace, risk assessments highlight critical areas needing intervention. Such evaluations tell an important story, illuminating the current workplace climate. Harnessing this extensive range of insights, employers can devise targeted strategies, allocating resources effectively to address the most pressing concerns.

If you do not have the resources, Mente is ready to step in like a trusty team member to help you kick off a full programme that includes education and risk assessments backed up by real-time data collected from employee engagement and feedback. We understand that every company is different, so we don't just dish out one-size-fits-all solutions; we fine-tune them to your unique needs. We're in it for the long haul, ready to join you. We’re all about getting into the thick of it, learning, and turning things around.

Let's make Stress Awareness more than just a date to remember – let's embed it as a key part of how you do business.

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