April is Stress Awareness Month and Oculus HR are all too aware of the implications of employers not having the right mechanisms in place to proactively manage stress in the workplace given their portfolio of clients across the UK.
Louise Kennedy, Founder and Managing Director, Oculus HR said: “Care, consideration and communication are key when supporting employees with stress related problems. Employers have a duty of care to staff, and it is therefore vital to have the right mechanisms in place to provide the right support and create a culture that nurtures open communication.
Unfortunately, we see all too often the issues that arise when employers don’t have the right mechanisms in place.”
The team at Oculus HR are committed to supporting clients through an array of platforms, their recent dip into the podcast market has seen a very successful series of leading industry experts take to the airwaves. One such guest included John Devitt Founder and CEO at Recovery 4 Life. John is a highly disruptive, multi-disciplinary specialist Occupational Health provider, offering employers a comprehensive range of services addressing work-place physical/mental health, addiction and social functioning.
Louise said: “It was an absolute honour to have John hit the studio, the episode was packed with impactful advice around mental health and wellbeing. It was great to hear John talk openly and with compassion about topics.
I’m really excited to continue the relationship with John which will see him deliver a practical session regarding mental health in the workplace to a number of my clients. These are issues that all employers are increasingly faced with, and the team proactively look at wellbeing strategies that will support employers and employees alike.”
The podcast brought to light several talking points including:
What businesses should really be doing to create a working environment that prioritises mental wellbeing (it’s not free fruit or yoga)
Addressing alcohol and drug misuse openly to provide the best support
The two sides of breaking stigma – understanding and acceptance
Supporting people at work and back into work whose mental health has deteriorated
The Real World HR podcast hosted by Louise has run six episodes to date and has been sharing real life stories behind HR processes – the good, the bad, the ugly, and everything in between over the last few months.
Louise added: “Everyone can take something away from listening to this episode with John- whether it’s to help yourself, transform your workplace, or help a colleague or friend.”
Oculus HR provide trusted support and advice on how to deal with stress and mental health in the workplace and their employment law expert can also ensure you understand your duties and provide the knowledge to help support the process.