The Evidence

•In the UK, stress is the second-largest cause of work-related ill-health diagnosed by general practitioners*

•FTSE 100 companies that prioritise employee wellbeing outperform the rest of the FTSE 100 by 10% 

•One third of employees suffer from stress at work**

•Frequent or prolonged exposure to stressful situations at work can negatively affect physical and psychological health and reduce job satisfaction and commitment

•60% of employees would feel more motivated and more likely to recommend their organisation as a good place to work if their employer took action to support mental wellbeing*** 

•Employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999) to protect the health and welfare of workers

*Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 2016

**Happiness Works (2017)

***MIND