Heads up: work culture

Employees generally perform better in an environment where they feel accepted and valued. By reviewing the factors that contribute to a mentally healthy workplace, we can achieve this.

“Being a great place to work is the difference between being a good company and a great company.”

Brian Kristofek, President and CEO, Upshot

Signs of a mentally healthy workplace

Increasing workloads, rapid technological change, shifting market demands and a lack of work-life balance. A healthy workplace has many components that fall under communication, workload and trust.

Some signs of a mentally healthy workplace include:

a clear understanding of the organisation's vision and strategy for all employees at all levels
clearly defined individual duties and responsibilities
a safe environment where employees feel they can voice their opinions
recognition for good work and service
well managed workload
work - life balance
respectful behaviour from all staff, regardless of title
established conflict resolution practices
professional training and learning opportunities

Information provided by Excel London

The Healthy Working Lives Award

By achieving the Healthy Working Lives award, you will

have a healthier, more motivated and productive workforce
reduce absence rates and support employees in work and returning to work
reduce accidents, incidents and work related ill health
enhance your reputation and increase your profile
contribute to the health of the wider community

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is proud to hold this award, saying 'it encourages you as a business to have a structure to your health and wellbeing activities on an annual basis. It comes with a variety of resources that are free and you can deploy in the business.'