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1. The Importance of a Progressive Company
Culture Regarding Mental Health
By Mark Lyttleton, Investor, Mentor & Philanthropist

2. Introduction
Mark Lyttleton is an angel investor and business
mentor. In addition to providing business owners with
financial and strategic support, Mark Lyttleton also
offers personal advice to help them negotiate the
many stresses and challenges involved in establishing
and growing a business.
This presentation will look at mental health at work,
and why it is so important for companies to take a
progressive approach to helping workers to achieve a
positive work-life balance, protecting the health and
wellbeing of employees.

3. Employee Wellbeing
UK employers who prioritise and invest in their
workers’ mental health and wellbeing are more likely
to retain staff for longer, according to a new report
from The Executive Development Network. The
research, which involved a nationwide consultation
with employees and employers across a broad range
of industries, revealed that more than 85% of
employees agreed that they would be more likely to
leave a job where there was no obvious support for
employee wellbeing. Furthermore, 83% of employees
agreed that, when seeking new opportunities, they
would be more attracted to an organisation with a
progressive company culture.

4. Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic left an indelible mark on businesses across all industries, heightening focus on corporate
social responsibility and the need for companies to take steps to protect the wellbeing of workers. With many
businesses continuing to operate remote and hybrid work practices, forward-thinking companies are seeking out
innovative new ways to invest in wellbeing and provide tangible support for employees.

5. Human Resources
Every great HR leader recognises the importance of mental health and wellbeing
in the workforce. Indeed, 75% of HR professionals recognise the importance of
supporting the mental health and wellbeing of employees as a key focus for
2023, according to a report by WorkNest, with anxiety, depression, and stress all
being exacerbated by global events like the current cost-of-living crisis.

6. Mental Health
Taking steps to protect the mental-ill health of
employees and help them manage work-related stress
has numerous well documented advantages for
businesses, helping to reduce absence levels,
improving productivity and performance, and
potentially minimising the occurrence of workplace
disputes. However, where employers fail to take
measures to protect the health and wellbeing of
workers, this creates scope for legal claims against the
business, including disability discrimination and unfair
or constructive dismissal.