Line managers and mental health at work: the business case and evidence-based intervention

Description

This webinar presented selected findings from a £1.7 million funded research programme examining causal links between workplace mental health and wellbeing practices and organisational productivity. The session outlined the rationale for promoting good mental health at work, including the economic impact of mental ill-health and the business case for employer investment in supportive policies. National and international policy contexts were explored, and the pivotal role of line managers in supporting mental health was emphasised. Key research findings on the provision of manager training and its relationship with organisational outcomes were shared. Two evidence-based innovations were introduced: Managing Minds at Work and The SUPPORT Business Values Framework, the latter highlighting core values and guiding principles for embedding mental health into organisational culture through strategic leadership and HR practices. (The Society of Occupational Medicine)
Your role / contribution: Presenter (co-presenter of research findings and evidence-based interventions relating to line manager training and workplace mental health)

Learning Outcomes / Key Topics:
• Evidence linking workplace practices with mental health outcomes and productivity
• The business case for organisational investment in mental health
• Policy context for workplace mental wellbeing
• The role of line managers in supporting staff mental health
• Overview of Managing Minds at Work intervention
• Introduction to The SUPPORT Business Values Framework



Audience: Occupational health professionals, HR practitioners, workplace wellbeing researchers and policymakers

Period	02 Dec 2025
Held at	The Society of Occupational Medicine, United Kingdom
Degree of Recognition	National