11/25/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/25/2021 02:03
LifeWorks Mental Health Index™ reveals workplace relationships have deteriorated since before the pandemic
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LifeWorks, a leading provider of digital total wellbeing solutions, today released its monthly Mental Health Index™, revealing a negative mental-health score among Britons for the 19th consecutive month.
Key findings:
Younger Britons, parents and managers are experiencing feelings of crisis and inability to cope with mental health concerns at a disproportionate rate:
Comments from managing director, U.K. and Europe, Philip Mullen
"Britons' mental health continues to be a major concern both inside and outside of the workplace, with many approaching a point of crisis or felling unable to cope. As many regions across the country continue to experience pandemic-driven uncertainty due to changing reopening plans, our research demonstrates that ongoing support at the individual level is critical to ensure that employees feel supported physically, socially, financially as well as mentally. The wellbeing of employees has direct implications on business results. The organisations that prioritise investments in employee wellbeing will be the most successful in both the short- and long-term."
Deteriorating workplace relationships have impacted mental health, isolation productivity:
Comments from global leader and senior vice president, research and total wellbeing, Paula Allen
"The relation between employees and their managers has been strained during the pandemic, given the strains on each and the changes in the manager of interaction. It is important to realise that this relationship is a major factor in employees' work experience and wellbeing. Organisations can help with tools and training for managers, and supports that help each party deal with their respective strains. Retention and employee wellbeing are more connected now than ever before."
The full U.K. LifeWorks Mental Health Index™ report can be found here. This month, the report includes additional insights on the impact of work on mental wellbeing, deteriorating physical wellbeing and more.
About the Mental Health Index™
The monthly survey by LifeWorks was conducted through an online survey from October 6 and 12, 2021, with 2,000 respondents in the United Kingdom. All respondents reside in the United Kingdom and were employed within the last six months. The data has been statistically weighted to ensure the regional and gender composition of the sample reflect this population. The Mental Health Index™ is published monthly, beginning April 2020, and compares against benchmark data collected in 2017, 2018, 2019.
About LifeWorks
LifeWorks is a world leader in providing digital and in-person solutions that support the total wellbeing of individuals. We deliver a personalized continuum of care that helps our clients improve the lives of their people and by doing so, improve their business.
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Heather MacDonald
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