A MALVERN business marked Mental Health Awareness Week with the launch of new workshops designed to improve health and well-being in the workplace.
To be held throughout June at the Open Space Rooms in Malvern, the workshops set up by The Healthy Worker firm have been designed to help businesses understand how best to support well-being in the workplace.
This will enable them to recognise health concerns early, address them effectively and reduce cases of long-term sick leave as a result of mental health.
There is also a dedicated workshop for individuals looking to improve their own well-being.
Liz Preece, founder and managing director of The Healthy Worker, said: “Sickness absence costs UK businesses approximately £9billion a year, with a further £30billion associated with presenteeism (working whilst ill).
“More than 15 per cent of workers have a diagnosable mental health condition so it is easy to see what a difference good employee well-being can make to any firm.”
With nearly 20 years’ experience as an occupational health nurse, Liz founded The Healthy Worker in 2013 after finding herself passionate about the number of clients with mental health concerns.
Since then the business has worked with a number of large organisations throughout the UK to create and manage well-being strategies while supporting the development of individuals struggling with mental health.
“Mental health awareness is becoming more and more prominent in society, resulting in businesses having to look at the well-being policies they have in place,” Liz added.
“There are clear benefits for improving and supporting the health and well-being of staff members.
“I hope our workshops can inspire firms as well as individuals to get involved and develop a more positive and productive working environment.”
The new series of workshops start on Tuesday, June 19 and have limited spaces.
Visit www.thehealthyworker.co.uk to book a place.
