Calls for more employers to look at introducing 'wellbeing committees' 

Today marks World Mental Health Day

Today – Thursday, 10 October - marks World Mental Health Day.

It’s designed to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world; this year the theme is ‘workplace mental health’.

You can find out more HERE. 

On the Island the founder of the support group Manx PACT is calling on employers to look at introducing ‘wellbeing committees’.

Juan Moore told Manx Radio mental health is costing employers in the UK £102 billion:

Meanwhile, the director of a recruitment company on the Isle of Man says people are more comfortable to ask questions around work-life balance before considering a job. 

Debbie Scrimshaw from Paragon told Manx Radio people are more open to asking questions that would benefit their mental health with the two factors that affect employees being work life balance and salaries: