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Why now? Why is a mentally healthy workplace now, more than ever, so important to business?

The scientific evidence is evident. The business case supporting the provision of a more mentally healthy workplace is compelling. Psychologically unsafe working conditions can cause stress, burnout and exacerbate a myriad of existing mental health conditions, leading to absenteeism, reduced productivity, staff turnover and, in some cases, increases in workplace mental health injury claims. 

Learn more about why a more mentally healthy workplace is increasingly vital to business success…

  • Unseen Struggles: Mental ill-health is prevalent within every team and every organisation.
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    43% of Australians in their lifetime experience a mental health and wellbeing illness. Whether you know it or not, it is highly likely you work with someone with a mental illness (NSMHW).

  • Breaking Barriers: The critical role of open dialogue on mental health in building supportive workplaces.
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    Over four million Australians experienced mental health-related stigma and discrimination in 2021 (Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government, 2022).

  • Leaders can impact mental health more than GPs: Are you ready to support your workforce? 
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    The Workforce Institute found that for almost 70% of people their manager had more impact on their mental health than their doctor (51%) and their therapist (41%) - on par with the impact of their significant partner.

  • Proactive mental health investment is crucial. If we don’t take proactive action, there are direct and material financial and cultural impacts.
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    According to Safe Work Australia the median time lost for mental health conditions was 34.2 weeks per serious claim. Along with the effects of decreased productivity and absenteeism there is also the additional cost of retraining and hiring replacement employees to consider. 

    Mental ill-health costs employers an average of $3,200 per employee with mental illness per annum in absenteeism and presenteeism, and up to $5,600 for employees with severe mental illness.

  • WHS regulation and Positive Duty Legislation is now clear for Directors and Executive Leaders. Is your workplace ready?
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    In April 2023 the Commonwealth Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 was updated to prescribe how employers must identify and manage hazards and risks to workers’ psychological health and safety (Australian Government, 2023).

    The evidence supporting the creation of more mentally healthy workplaces is clear – are you ready to take action?

    Join our pilot program today. Contact Greg Muller, Co-Founder, directly at greg@theunitedproject.net

    How does The United Project pilot program work? – The United Project Foundation Ltd

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