MENTAL health support services are on the up following the pandemic.
This is according to a new report from YouGov, which revealed more than a third of businesses said their services have improved.
The study, commissioned by Acas, found 36% of firms believe their support is better than before, while 9% felt theirs had got worse.
Half of companies surveyed said their support system has stayed the same.
Susan Clews, Acas chief executive, said: “The pandemic has been a challenging period for everyone and it’s great to see that over a third of bosses have managed to improve their organisation’s mental health support for their staff.
“However, nearly one in ten employers have seen this support deteriorate so it is important for businesses to invest in the wellbeing of their workers as they open up again.”
The firm has now offered its top tips for managing mental health as the pandemic continues.
These include encouraging team members to talk if they are having issues, maintaining regular contact with staff to see how they are coping and being understanding towards the concerns and needs of employees.
For more information, visit: www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus-mental-health
