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Wellbeing in the workplace
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Wellbeing in the workplace
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Wellbeing in the workplace
Marc CaulfieldDemolish the Wall
A brief look into Mental Health in the Workplace
Wellbeing in the Workplace
16th May 2019 – The Lightbox, Woking.
Mental Health…we all have it
Why take mental health seriously?
Company
Education
Compliance
People
Education
Protection
Outcome
Productivity
Staff Churn
More reasons…
Positive promotion of mental
health
Moral & Ethical
Business Improvement
Recruitment, Retention & Reputation
Legal & Financial
Mental health is not just an absence of mental disorder.
It is defined as a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises their potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community.
World Health Organisation
Mental health?
Physical health?
The media haven’t helped!!
The workplace stigma is enormous5.8M employees are going into work when mentally unwell – Canada Life 2017.
Industry% who would discuss
ill-mental health% who would discuss
ill-physical healthConstruction 9 32Business services 10 34Manufacturing 11 29Legal services 14 39Wholesale, retail & franchising 19 41Hospitality 19 45IT/Computing 20 34Food & Drink 22 34Education 23 54Healthcare 24 45Transport 24 41Source:- Opinium Research LLP
What we class as mental health conditions
Anxiety DisordersBipolar DisorderAddiction
Depression Eating Disorders Personality Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychosis Schizophrenia
There is also the whole world of neuro-diversity
We all move around this mental health continuum
No diagnosis
Severe diagnosis
Maximum mental wellbeing
Minimum mental wellbeing
Someone with no mental illness and good mental wellbeing
Someone with no diagnosed mental illness and poor mental wellbeing
Someone with a diagnosed serious mental illness and good mental wellbeing
Someone with a diagnosed serious mentalillness and poor mental wellbeing
“Mental illness is the largest single source of burden of disease in the UK”Source:- The Royal College of Psychiatrists
676 million people are affected by mental ill-health worldwide
1 in 4 UK adults will be diagnosedwith a mental illness in their
lifetime
Mental illness accounts for 91 million lost working days in the UK
£30bn cost to the UK economy
60% of lost working days in Europe due to stress
25% of people consider resigning due to stress
Working days lost due to mental ill-health increased 24% in the last
6 years
40% of people think people with mental ill-health are prone to
violence
300,000 people lose their jobs annually in the UK due to long
term mental health issues
To put mental health into context…
The issue is getting younger and will have a huge impact on the future recruitment
People and culture make every organisation
Stress is often driven by ‘perceived’ or actual lack of support or training
Mental Illness is not a limiting factor…
Mental health is complex – with stress often being the pre-cursor
Common stress symptoms
“Stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behaviour. Being able to recognise common stress symptoms can give you a headstart on managing them. Stress that's left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes”.
Source:- Mayo Clinic
We all need pressure to
deliverPressure
This happens when
pressure is piled on with little support
or training
Stress
Stress will then make
you anxious about
delivering your duties
Anxiety
Continuous stress and
anxiety will almost
certainly lead to depression
Depression
A path to mental ill health…
Thank you
Wellbeing in the workplace
Emma SaccomaniB6 Learning
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
Workplace mental health and wellbeing in practice
Emma Saccomani
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
“People are scared to talk aboutit, but they should be scaredabout not talking about it”
PRINCE HARRY
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
Opening the can of worms…
…its already open
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
3 out of 5 boardroom members
Business in the Community: Mental Health at Work Report 2017
Our organisation does very well supporting employees…
Only 11% of us feel we can
disclose specifically to a line manager
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
Management style is the third main cause of work-related stress…
False: it’s the second
1Stand up or hands up if you think it’s true!
poor line management may exacerbate or even cause mental health issues through an unhelpful approach or behaviours
2018 survey by CIPD
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
It’s in the best interest of the employee to disclose their mental health issue so the employer can provide support and make adjustments
2Stand up or hands up if you think it’s true!
It depends!
15% faced discrimination, discipline or demotion after disclosing. It is always the individual’s decision
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
What should managers & leaders be doing?
Positively engaging individuals before the development of mental illness or emotional difficulties arise
Know how to safely support team members who do experience mental health issues, including while off sick and returning to work
Use evidence based tools and comply with the law
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
A framework
Tools
Training
Listen
Spot the signs
Engage
Signpost
Safety
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
Spot the signs
In pairs write down 10 signs that your colleagues might display
First group to finish - shout bingo!
Signs of stress or distressBODY
Headaches
Frequent infections
Musculoskeletal diseases
Fatigue
Breathlessness
Weight gain
Stomach issues
Insomnia
BEHAVIOUR
Accident prone
Lateness
Increased errors
Arguments/conflict
Constant complaining
Working long hours
Needing constant reassurance
Loss/increase of appetite
Increased use of addictive substances
MIND
Worries
Muddled thinking
Brain fog
Negativity
Hasty decisions
Indecisiveness
Distorted thinking
EMOTIONS
Irritability/anger
Loss of confidence
Loss of humour
Apathy
Apprehension
Low mood
Over excitement
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
A framework
Tools
Training
Listen
Spot the signs
Engage
Signpost
Safety
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
Signpost
employee assistance
programme
2 day
Mental Health First Aid
3
We all have mental health
introduction & ‘Lunch & Learn’
4
1 day workshop:
Managing and promoting positive
mental health & wellbeing in the
workplace for managers/leaders
11 day workshop:
Understanding positive mental
health & wellbeing in the
workplace for employees
2
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
Book onto open courses in Woking
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase just take
the first step ”
DR. MARTIN LUTHER- KING JNR
Victoria Brookbank & Emma Saccomani
Thank you and connect
Emma Saccomani
Wellbeing in the workplace
Luke GibbonsNuffield Health
How businesses can help their
employees to use
exercise/nutrition to reduce
stressLuke Gibbons
Fitness Manager
Nuffield Health West Byfleet Fitness & Wellbeing Centre
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What is stress?
HSE defines stress as ‘the adverse reaction people
have to excessive pressures or other types of
demand placed on them’.
There are six main areas of work design which can
effect stress levels. You should manage these
properly. They are:
• Demands
• Control
• Support
• Relationships
• Role
• Change
Stress
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Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage
stress
Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress
reliever. Being active can boost your feel-good
endorphins and distract you from daily worries.
Exercise benefits also include,
• It pumps up your endorphins.
• It's meditation in motion.
• It improves your mood.
What can we do as a business to engage in more
exercise?
Exercise and Stress
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Stress can have a serious impact on how much you
weigh. Sometimes it can lead to weight loss. Other
times, it can lead to serious weight gain. Below are
some examples of what stress can
• Why Weight Change Happens
• The Link Between Stress and Cortisol
• Metabolism Speed
• Stress-Induced Eating Habits
What can businesses do to incorporate nutrition to aid
stress relief ?
Nutrition and Stress
Thank you.
Wellbeing in the workplace
Michael TappinNuffield Health
Eyes at work
Mr Mike Tappin MBBS FRCOphthOphthalmic surgeon
In Partnership Nuffield Health
Digital Screensevery wheremain interface for many lines of work
Display Screen Equipment RegulationsDSE
• VDU
• Ergonomics, posture, laptops, distance
• Eyes
VDU
• No evidence of long term damage
• Dry eye
• Tired eyes
• Temporary shortsighted
• headaches
Dry eye
• Very common• Older • Tear film reduction• Air conditioning • Fans • Heating
Tired eyes
Long hours GlassesWorse at the end of the dayPresbyopia
Temporary short-sightedness
Takes time to see in distance after near work for long periodOften as eye agesPresbyopia(need for reading glasses) Productivity drop off
Headaches
Common worse as day goes on not a w/eEye strainMuscle imbalanceSeriousWorse in am not related to near work
Distance
• No defined distance
• Recommendations 50 t0 80 cm
• Different focal distances: short sight or after lens or cataract surgery
• individualize
Eye conditions
Dry eyeBlepharitisVisual impairmentPresbyopiaCataractMacula Degeneration Glaucoma
Every one is different
PersonalizeErgonomicsFocal distanceFont sizeAir conditioningHeating FansBreaksSight for Surrey
Wellbeing in the workplace
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