Employee Wellbeing: A Priority for Every Organisation

In today’s fast-paced world, mental health is a cornerstone of overall wellbeing. Employees, like everyone else, face numerous pressures in their daily lives – from relationship issues and financial stress to the complexities of work-life balance. These personal and professional challenges, if left unmanaged, can significantly affect mental health, leading to anxiety, burnout, and other conditions. The result? Poor concentration, diminished productivity, increased absenteeism, and ultimately, a workforce that is not performing at its best.

The Cost of Neglecting Mental Health:

  • 12.7% of all UK sickness absence days can be attributed to mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety, and depression .
  • Poor mental health costs UK employers up to £45 billion annually in absenteeism, presenteeism, and staff turnover .
  • Employees with poor mental health are more likely to leave their jobs. Studies show that 1 in 4 employees are considering leaving their current roles due to mental health concerns .

Why Employers Must Act

Employers have a moral and ethical responsibility to ensure their employees’ wellbeing is prioritised. Providing mental health support in the workplace is no longer just a ‘nice-to-have’; it’s a business imperative. Creating a mentally healthy environment shows employees they are valued not only as workers but as human beings with emotional, physical, and mental health needs.

When businesses actively invest in mental health initiatives, they foster a healthier, more resilient workforce. Supporting mental health isn’t just the right thing to do—it also delivers tangible business benefits by reducing absenteeism, increasing productivity, and enhancing staff loyalty.

How Calmer Soul Can Help

At Calmer Soul, we specialise in providing employees with accessible mental health and wellbeing support. Our Huddles are group sessions that offer a supportive, safe, and anonymous environment for participants to discuss the everyday challenges that affect their mental health. From coping with stress to overcoming workplace bullying, our huddles empower employees to better manage life’s pressures in a way that promotes calm and resilience.

What sets Calmer Soul apart:

  • Remote and Anonymous Participation: Employees can join sessions from anywhere and remain completely anonymous, creating a comfortable and safe space for honest discussion.
  • Facilitated Sessions: Each huddle is facilitated by an experienced professional to ensure productive, guided conversations that provide valuable insights and coping strategies.
  • Wide Range of Topics: With 10 different huddles, we cover a variety of key life stressors that employees may face, such as burnout, relationships, weight loss, and bereavement, giving them the tools to cope with life’s challenges in a healthy way.

Our 10 Huddles Address Core Issues Affecting Employee Mental Health:

  1. Breakup Recovery: Helping employees cope with the emotional fallout of relationship breakdowns.
  2. Calmer on Purpose: Supporting employees in managing daily stress and overwhelm.
  3. Midlife Restart: Offering guidance for individuals at midlife rethinking their life and career.
  4. Work Matters: Addressing workplace challenges like bullying and conflicts, as well as other career and work matters.
  5. Remote Work Coping: Assisting employees adjusting to the unique pressures of working from home.
  6. Retirement Matters: Supporting employees as they transition into retirement.
  7. War on Weight: Helping employees achieve wellness and self-confidence through physical health.
  8. Midlife Harmony: Supporting employees dealing with menopause and related challenges.
  9. Bereavement Support: Helping employees process grief and loss.
  10. Coping with Loneliness: Addressing the emotional toll of isolation and loneliness.

The Benefits for Employers

By offering Calmer Soul’s services, businesses actively demonstrate a commitment to their employees’ wellbeing. Beyond the moral responsibility, organisations stand to gain significant benefits from improving their approach to employee mental health:

  • Increased productivity: Employees with strong mental health are more focused and engaged in their work.
  • Lower absenteeism: Proper mental health support can reduce the number of days employees take off due to stress and anxiety.
  • Improved retention: A supportive environment fosters loyalty, leading to lower turnover rates.
  • Higher employee satisfaction: When employees feel cared for, their job satisfaction and morale increase.

Contact Us

For more information or to discuss how Calmer Soul can support your team’s wellbeing, please reach out at [email protected]. Together, we can create a healthier, more balanced workplace – one that truly values its people.