Date/Time: 13 February 2025, 13:00 - 13:45 (GMT)
Speaker: Martin Lockham, Head of Supporter Engagement, Mates in Mind and Jo Saines, Wellbeing Services Manager, British Safety Council
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, stress and mental health challenges have become increasingly common. In 2023/24, 46% of work-related ill health was attributed to stress, depression, and anxiety. This webinar explored how businesses can effectively address these issues, equipping employers with the tools and strategies to foster better mental health at work.
Key discussion points included:
- The causes and impact of poor mental health in the workplace
- The impact of poor mental health on business
- Practical steps to support employees’ mental health
- Leadership’s role in creating a culture of psychological safety
- Developing a mature approach to mental health in the workplace and across supply chains.
The views and experiences shared by our webinar speakers reflect their personal perspectives and are not intended as formal training. For questions about the topics discussed, or to learn more about how the British Safety Council’s Wellbeing services can support your organisation with tailored strategies, tools, and resources, please contact [email protected].
Speaker: Martin Lockham, Head of Supporter Engagement, Mates in Mind
Martin is Head of Supporter Engagement at Mates in Mind, a charity that enables organisations, of any size, to improve their workforces’ mental health. We do this by providing the skills, clarity and confidence to employers on how to raise awareness, improve understanding and address the stigma that surrounds mental health.
Working alongside our partners, sector leaders and growing community of Supporters, our work is delivering effective change across Construction, transport & logistics and more widely. We bring insight and expertise that is improving the understanding of mental health across hundreds of workplaces and importantly, helping individuals understand how, when and where to get the support they might need.
Speaker: Jo Saines, Wellbeing Services Manager, British Safety Council
Jo has been working in the wellbeing sphere for over ten years. As a qualified Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Jo is passionate about helping people feel their best so that they can reach their full potential, both inside and outside of work.
Through consultative work with British Safety Council, Jo spends her time guiding organisations in taking a strategic approach to workplace wellbeing so that they can provide the best support for their people and meet their business objectives.
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*This video contains references to suicide and may be sensitive or distressing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.