Webinar to help Hertfordshire businesses support their workforce’s mental health this winter

A webinar has been created for businesses in Hertfordshire to help them support their workforce's mental health this winter.

Hertfordshire Growth Hub in partnership with the Behaviour Change Unit, Public Health, Hertfordshire County Council has created a new Wellbeing and Resilience programme.

Hosted by local charity Hertfordshire Community Foundation local businesses can access a programme of support for their employees.

On Monday, January 18 (also known as Blue Monday), local business leaders can join a free webinar titled ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing - local support services for you and your workforce’, which will have a focus on Productivity: Managing Stress and Anxiety.

This winter many are feeling more distressed, disconnected, worried and isolated than ever before because of the effects of the COVID -19 pandemic.

The pandemic has meant that many of our normal coping mechanisms are not as freely available this winter.

Physical touch, going out and doing fun things, going to dinner or the movies provide enjoyment and release from tension. However financial difficulties, lockdown restrictions and being stuck indoors more can lead to the winter blues feeling more intense this year.

Whilst we cannot change the weather and we continue to face great uncertainty as the pandemic continues, there is help available.

One such way is for local business to support their employee’s wellness by ensuring that each employee knows where to find the help they need when it comes to managing their own resilience during this time.

The webinar on January 18, introduces four different Hertfordshire voluntary and community organisations that can provide mental health support not only for workplace stress, but also to help with several personal issues that may be causing anxiety, including debt management.

To register for a place on the webinar email [email protected] or click here.