Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing
In consultation with colleagues, People First considered and brought forward a series of recommendations around how we can better support colleagues to address the exceptional physical and mental challenges brought on by the pandemic. This includes:
- Meaningful contact and regular discussions on wellbeing, operational priorities and challenges with line managers
- Encouraging self-sustaining teams and peer support networks
- Improving access to mental health resources eg. PAM Assist, Togetherall and the Mental Health First Aider network
- Developing complimentary resources for managers including skills development
- Fostering an output-driven approach to leadership over presenteeism
- Empowering colleagues to take responsibility and develop conducive working environments with regards to health and safety and their work/life balance
As we continue this new mixed working approach, we will also deliver a supportive, flexible, and inclusive approach to wellbeing, which includes:
- Minimising attendance for delivery of essential services, activities, and functions
- Empowering teams to reprioritise work and review deadlines
- Increased policy provisions and FAQs
- Webinar support for example the Headtorch Head Skills and Mental Fitness sessions