Building your organisational culture

Find advice on how to support a mentally healthy workplace, from recruitment and induction to supporting existing staff.

Building your organisational culture - Developing your mental health policy

You need to have a clear mental health policy, developed in collaboration with your workers, to show commitment to a mentally healthy workplace.

Building your organisational culture - Hybrid and flexible models of working

Flexible working practices are often an important part of supporting people’s mental health, providing mutual benefits for both workers and employers.

Building your organisational culture - Inclusive recruitment and induction

From job adverts to starting work, there are many things that can support people with mental health issues through your recruitment and induction processes.

Building your organisational culture - Supporting colleagues who are struggling

If you’re worried about a colleague or someone you line manage, help is available. Start by asking them about what’s going on.

Building your organisational culture - Returning to work

If a worker takes time off work due to poor mental health, you need to make sure they return in a supported way.

Building your organisational culture - Trauma informed workplaces

Building support mechanisms into daily work routines is a fundamental part of being a trauma-informed organisation.
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