DY are set to honour this year’s World Mental Health Day as part of our ongoing wellness in the workplace initiative.
Both of our teams in Shrewsbury and Telford will come together on Thursday 10 October to enjoy cake and biscuits and an informal chat.
Human Resources Advisor Amanda Cowey said the theme of this year’s event is:
“It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace.”
“We established our ‘cake break’ initiative back in April, where we regularly offer all our employees across both offices the chance to take a break and join their colleagues for informal conversations over cake, sandwiches, and drinks.
“It’s now a regular favourite event for everyone, and it will be a really positive way to honour the worldwide occasion.
“The idea of refreshments may seem simple, but it gives our employees the opportunity to step away from work, move from their workstations, and interact with colleagues without the conversation being about work.
“Ultimately, conversations like these can help to identify if anyone needs support of any kind.”
DY is committed to investing in mental health support for all its employees. This includes training for mental health first aiders, line manager awareness, access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and access to other medical professionals if needed.
Amanda said:
“Investing in an EAP with a 24-hour helpline is vital to support what a business can offer its employees, through which they can access various treatments for their health and wellbeing, knowing they will be treated confidentially.
“Mental health awareness is also featured in the induction process for all new employees, as we aim to foster a culture of support from the very beginning of their career with us, helping to remove any stigma they may feel when reaching out.
“As a company, we aim to ensure any employee can reach out at any time to get support for their specific needs, and we make this possible by offering access to a wide range of services.”
To find out more about World Mental Health Day, visit World Mental Health Day 2024 – Mental Health UK.
Amanda Cowey, Human Resources Advisor
