21 Jul 2023

Bupa Insight: Upskill managers to support mental health

Line-managers are at the frontline when it comes to providing mental health support, here’s how to upskill and support them as they manage their teams.

Nearly three-quarters (69%) of employees say their manager has as much impact on their mental health as their spouse. But, 46% are considering quitting because of their own struggles with work-related stress, and 70% would even take a pay cut for a role with better mental health support.

In Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report, its CEO Jon Clifton, says: “The real fix is this simple: better leaders in the workplace. Managers need to be better listeners, coaches and collaborators. Great managers help colleagues learn and grow, recognise their colleagues for doing great work, and make them truly feel cared about. In environments like this, workers thrive.”

The UK government’s independent review, Thriving at Work, suggested six core standards to improve mental health at work. Take a look at the six core standards as well as additional resources to support upskilling management.