19 May 2006
Forum supports new report on mental health in the workplace
The Employers' Forum on Disability is among the high-profile supporters of a new report on mental health in the workplace.
The Shaw Trust is set to unveil the research findings at an event entitled ‘Mental Health – the Last Workplace Taboo’ on June 6th at 6pm.
The event will be hosted by Forum Gold Card member Merrill Lynch at their offices in the City of London.
Forum chief executive Susan Scott-Parker says
“Effective management of mental health in the workplace is good for business.
“Up to thirty per cent of a workforce will experience mental health problems in a year.
“Not only that, mental health problems account for the loss of over 91 million working days each year, costing British business four billion pounds a year.
“Failure to manage mental health problems effectively can also have high costs in terms of productivity, team morale and interpersonal relationships, staff turnover and individual performance.
“Here at the Employers' Forum on Disability, we appreciate that providing a supportive work environment will benefit both the Forum as a business, and its employees.”
There are a limited number of invites to this event for Forum members. To apply for a place go to http://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/invite/.
The event is also supported by BT, BUPA, Business in the Community, GlaxoSmithKline, HSBC and UnumProvident.
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For further information, please contact the Press Office
Employers' Forum on DisabilityTelephone: 020 7089 3020
Mobile: 07754 522 521
Email: issy.rule@employers-forum.co.uk
Notes to editors
Shaw Trust is a national charity (no.287785) that empowers and supports disabled and disadvantaged people in realising their potential through training and work opportunities, enabling them to engage more fully in society.