CIPD and Mind have published a guide for managers to assistance improvement in their responses to issues of mental health amongst employees. The new guide replaces the former guide and has noted that only 32% of organisations have line managers specifically trained in mental health report. This is disappointing as 22% of organisations long term sickness absences, is primarily triggered by mental health. The guidance aims to help managers identify warning signs as presently, around 42% of employees consider their managers incapable of spotting the warning signs of mental health. The guidance also includes helpful tools and resources to support struggling employees effectively.
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