On-Demand Webinar: COVID-19 UK: A Practical Guide To Stress, Anxiety And Depression In The Workplace

• Published date: 23 October 2020
• Subject Matter: Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Employment and Workforce Wellbeing
• Law Firm: Clyde & Co
• Author: Mr Charles Urquhart

Overview

The COVID-19 pandemic, and the uncertainties around it, have taken a toll on everyone's mental health to varying degrees. This has seen an increase in many experiencing poor mental health in the workplace. Worries about job security, returning to the workplace from furlough or otherwise, travelling on public transport, long term home working, juggling childcare and care for vulnerable relatives, are all sources of anxiety and stress.

For HR managers, this period of uncertainty has possibly been the most challenging period of their careers, and is predicted to result in a huge cultural shift for many businesses as employers and their staff continue to navigate this "new" way of working.

Employers are having to contend with significantly higher levels of stress, anxiety and even depression among their workers, leading to sickness absences, poor performance and a generally less happy and productive workforce. Managing an employee who has suffered, or is suffering, from poor mental health requires a delicate, personal approach and there are considerable risks involved if...