1 in 4 young people are suffering from poor mental health and this is increasing each year, with statistics showing that 25.8% are those aged 16-24. Menopause and women’s health is becoming less of a taboo subject- people are speaking up! There’s great movement in helping men open up about their mental health struggles in order to tackle worrying statistics.
Similarly, in society there’s a huge rise in general health and wellness focus. It’s 2025 and it’s time that workplace benefits match the attitudes and needs of their workforce…
Offering people the wellbeing support that they're looking for and need, will help people get into work and boost job attraction. Currently many people are on long-term sick or haven’t even entered the workforce because they need some support.
By offering them something they need, job opportunities will be more attractive and they’re more likely to be recruited. This will help your workforces remain replenished with fresh talent and keep running without staff shortages.
At UKIM Occupational Health & Wellbeing, we have extensive mental health support ranging from CBT, counselling, EMDR, and more; the support is tailored to individuals so that you can attract the futures of the workforce, as well as attract modern and fresh talent.
People’s attitudes towards work and mental health have changed. Understanding that people are prioritising their mental health and wellbeing, and are being proactive in taking care of themselves, will help you retain the talent you already have. Young people aren’t afraid to quit jobs and look for the wellbeing support elsewhere, and long-term sickness due to poor mental health is at an all-time high.
Similarly, there’s high rates of women experiencing menopause leaving the workplace due to the lack of support. As an employer, you’re missing out on valuable talent. With occupational health and specifically some menopause support, you can help women remain in the workforce.
In fact, occupational health is a competitive benefit in the employment world, so to stay ahead of the curve and be a good employer- it’s something you really should be offering!
Occupational health looks after total wellbeing, with the likes of health surveillance and proactive wellbeing schemes, and mental health support. This matches people’s need for good physical and mental health.
Nobody thrives in a negative workplace environment. People will be less productive, collaborative, lack communication, and let’s face it, are more likely to hand in their resignation.
Mental health support, and occupational health support in general, really helps boost employee morale so that you can get the most out of your workforce and reap the benefits. A good workplace culture is key to tackling absenteeism and presenteeism.
Occupational health services such as wellbeing strategies, health surveillance, and psychology & counselling, really ensure that workforces are healthy, proactive, and happy.
P.S. word of mouth is one of the best (and free) forms of good branding and publicity- this is what you need for recruitment drives…