Mindful Employer
The Council has signed the Charter for Employers who are Positive about Mental Health. You can find out more on the Mindful Employer website [external link] initiative.
Being a MINDFUL EMPLOYER …
- Shows employees and others that the Council is a good employer
- Expresses corporate social responsibility
- Helps towards complying with legislation (for example the Equality Act, Health & Safety)
- Reduces sickness absence
- Enhances customer service
- Improves productivity
- Helps retain staff who have experienced discrimination in the past
- Makes for a healthier workplace