Sir Charlie Mayfield’s independent report for the government has set out a plan to get hundreds of thousands of "economically inactive" people in Britain into work and prevent more from quitting.
By Belinda Liversedge on 06 November 2025
With World Mental Health Day taking place on 10 October, now is an ideal time for employers to review their approach to supporting employee mental health, focusing on creating a culture of prevention before people reach crisis point.
By Sam Downie, Mates in Mind on 28 October 2025
Driving for work can be physically demanding and emotionally taxing, and the resulting psychological toll can greatly increase the risk of being involved in a collision. However, a new toolkit provides employers with a framework and guidance to embed effective mental health support for drivers into their organisational culture and operational strategy.
By Simon Turner, Driving for Better Business on 01 October 2025
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) is inviting views on the root causes it has identified lead to poor mental health in construction and how the industry can help eliminate or reduce them.
By Belinda Liversedge on 03 October 2025
A ‘psychologically safe’ workplace where employees feel confident and comfortable speaking up to raise concerns, ask for help and admit mistakes has been shown to make it easier to support worker wellbeing and achieve better management of safety risks, and there are some simple ways of fostering such an environment.
By David Head, Dräeger Safety UK and Ireland on 03 October 2025
More concerted action is needed to tackle the main causes of stress at work, particularly high workloads, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has said, after its latest report showed sickness absence in the UK has soared to record highs.
By Belinda Liversedge on 11 September 2025
The first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and education has been put out for public consultation.
By Belinda Liversedge on 16 June 2025
Considering leaving work has "gone mainstream" says a new report, with one in 10 UK workers actively considering leaving work with mental health the main driver.
By Belinda Liversedge on 17 March 2025
Employers must “adapt with the times,” the leader of a major government review has urged, which confirms record numbers of people suffering from work-limiting health conditions and increasing joblessness due to mental ill health.
By Belinda Liversedge on 20 March 2025
Safety psychologist, Dr Tim Marsh is a well-known figure on the international conference and events circuit, regularly giving talks on the importance of taking a holistic approach to health, safety and wellbeing.
By Kerry Reals, British Safety Council on 01 April 2025
