Mental health at work

In May 2024 a new in-depth report about mental health at work was issued.

Deloitte’s ‘Mental health and employers’ the case for investment report is  report are based on a survey of
3,156 working adults across the UK, conducted in October 2023 by YouGov on behalf of Deloitte.

It considers both the consequences and costs for employers of poor mental health among their staff. Here is a summary of some of its findings

The UK cost of mental ill health in the work place 2022/23 was

£51Billion

Presenteeism:

£24 Billion

Staff Turnover:

£20 Billion

Absenteeism:

£7 Billion

How the mental health affects working parents

This new edition of Deloitte’s report takes a deep dive into how the mental health of children and young people affects that of their working parents and its implications on their work and performance.

Working parents' concerns over their children's mental health is cost employer's £8 billion last year

parents and a mentally health workplace

46%

of parents are 'very concerned' or 'somewhat concerned' about their child's mental health, and 29% named it as a top worry

50%

of working parents who are concerned about their children’s mental health say this impacts on their work performance.

1 in 100

working parents who had left their job said it was due entirely to the mental health and wellbeing of a child.

''On average, for every £1 spent on supporting their people’s mental health, employers get £4.70 back on their investment. Interventions with the highest return tend to be focus on preventative large-scale initiatives ''

‘Having a mentally healthy workplace is not just good for people, it ’s good for business. Investing in employee mental health and wellbeing can lead to better employee engagement, reduced absence, higher performance and increased productivity. And when an organisation or company takes appropriate action to protect employee mental health and wellbeing, it says a lot about their values and culture.’ 

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