Occupational Health Blog

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  Spotlight on men’s mental health in the workplace

  Did you know, the biggest killer of men aged 18-45 in the UK is suicide. It’s a shocking statistic and one that we all have a part to play in tackling. A key place to start is the workplace. A recent survey of 15,000 employees across 30 organisations conducted by Mind shows that men are […]

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  Neurodiversity: How inclusive is your workplace?

  Much progress has been made in recent years in terms of increasing awareness of neurodiversity, but we still have a long way to go. There is still a lot more to be done in terms of making society more inclusive and supportive of the neurodivergent, but a great place to start is the workplace. Here, […]

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  Supporting an ageing workforce

  As life expectancy continues to increase, people are continuing to work for longer. As well as the obvious financial reasons, many people choose to work beyond the traditional retirement age because of the range of benefits employment brings, such as social interaction and a sense of job satisfaction and fulfilment. And there are of course […]

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  Working from home – the healthy way

  Working from home has proven to be a steep learning curve for many people. But 18 months into the pandemic, there are some businesses that haven’t looked back since making the switch to remote working and have now decided to close their offices for good. For many employees, this is a welcome move that will […]

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  Supporting parents in the workplace

  Parenting is often described as a juggling act and never has this been more true than over the past year. With offices and schools closed for weeks on end, many parents found themselves having to work from home whilst simultaneously home-schooling their children. It’s no wonder so many felt burnt out by the time the […]

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  Supporting those with PTSD in the workplace

  As part of our continued commitment here at YourGP to raise awareness of safeguarding mental health in the workplace, this month our Occupational Healthcare specialists are focusing on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and highlighting the vital role employers can play in getting sufferers the help they need.   What is PTSD? PTSD can affect […]

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  How nature can boost mental health in the workplace

  When Lockdown was first introduced and the roads fell quiet, many of us experienced a new-found connection with nature. Hearing birdsong and seeing plants and wildlife flourish gave many people the boost they needed to pull through such uncertain times. It is therefore apt that the theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which […]

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  Why everyday should be ‘Companies that Care Day’

  Feeling like your employer truly understands, values, and cares about you can make all the difference to your working life. In fact, it can have a hugely positive effect on your life outside the office too. And so this year the Occupational Health professionals at YourGP are lending their support to Companies that Care Day […]

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  Is a ‘duvet day’ the answer to National Sickie Day?

  According to national statistics, the first Monday in February is the day when employees are most likely to pull a sickie, hence it is now dubbed ‘National Sickie Day’. There is of course a huge range of reasons for these absences – some genuine and some not so genuine. But perhaps National Sickie Day should […]

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  Staff retention and promoting happiness in the workplace

  It’s no secret that businesses need to evolve in order to compete, and sometimes the best changes and innovations are the result of new team members joining and offering fresh ideas. However, when staff turnover becomes too high, it can be quite unsettling for the whole team, which in turn will have a knock-on effect […]