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Mental health is your business Jennifer Dunne Equality and Human Rights Commission

Mental health is your business Jennifer Dunne Equality and Human Rights Commission. EHRC- working with business Good business sense Equality Act Tips and guidance. Digital story. What you can do Don’t make assumptions Make your workplace a safe place where colleagues can discuss,

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Mental health is your business Jennifer Dunne Equality and Human Rights Commission

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  1. Mental health is your business Jennifer Dunne Equality and Human Rights Commission

  2. EHRC- working with business • Good business sense • Equality Act • Tips and guidance

  3. Digital story

  4. What you can do Don’t make assumptions Make your workplace a safe place where colleagues can discuss, disclose and ask for help

  5. Top ten tips • Talk about mental ill-health- you can break down the stigma by talking about it • Lookout for signs of mental ill-health • Ask the individual what they need - tailor adjustments to the specific needs and abilities of the individual • Focus on what the person can do – not what they can’t • Be flexible – some mental health conditions are episodic

  6. Top ten tips • Keep talking when an employee is absent or returning from sickness absence • Offer more support when needed e.g. more 121s • Allow variations in working hours • Clearly communicate that support is available • Keep up to date with the latest sources of help e.g. Gofal, Mind Cymru, Hafal, Time to change

  7. You can make a difference • Having a mental health workplace policy can provide guidance and support • Raising awareness can tackle attitudes and behaviour • Training can allow staff to fully understand mental ill-health

  8. Taking action works • A good investment to retain skilled and experienced staff • Staff will feel safe and supported – increasing their commitment to you as an employer • You can reduce sickness absence and save money

  9. EHRC toolkit • Digital story • Practical tips and guidance for developing a policy • James’ story – the business case for having a policy

  10. Further information • 029 2044 7710 • wales@equalityhumanrights.com • www.equalityhumanrights.com/ yourbusiness

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