AWE has been recognised by mental health charity Mind for its commitment to workplace wellbeing.
AWE was one of over 100 organisations to take part in Mind’s annual Workplace Wellbeing Index and recognised with a Bronze Award, which is given to organisations that have started their journey to better mental health at work by developing initiatives that promote positive mental health for staff.
Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Index is a benchmark of best policy and practice, celebrating the good work employers are doing to promote and support positive mental health, and providing key recommendations on the specific areas where there is room to improve.
Last year AWE signed the Time to Change employer pledge, publicly showing its commitment to reducing stigma associated with mental health and making the mental and physical health of all employees a priority.
Internally, AWE staff are well supported by a team of Time to Change Champions, regular mental health initiatives such as Time to Talk, and Team Prevent a leading and progressive provider of occupational health and wellbeing. Staff also have access to a wide range of online resources targeted at emotional wellbeing.
Jonathan Smith, AWE’s Health and Wellbeing Executive Sponsor, commented: “I am delighted that the work we have put in to create the right work environment has been recognised in this way. We have worked hard at offering our people a wide range of mental health allies and support networks to make AWE a great place to work.”
Emma Mamo, Head of Workplace Wellbeing at Mind, said: “Every employer depends on having a healthy and productive workforce – valued and supported employees are far more likely to deliver the best outcomes for your organisation. That’s why we’re delighted to recognise and celebrate employers making mental health a priority for their organisation through our Workplace Wellbeing Awards.”
Mental health problems are common among employees. Mind surveyed more than 44,000 employees across the 106 employers participating in the Awards and found that 7 in 10 had experienced a mental health problem in their lives, with over one in two (53 per cent) affected by poor mental health in their current workplace.