Mental health services for employers
Supporting your employees
People are the foundation of any business; when employees thrive, so does the organisation. But when employees are suffering from stress, anxiety or burnout, they struggle to enjoy their jobs, fulfil their potential, or balance work with their personal lives.
Reduced productivity, higher absenteeism and turnover impact business performance, success and sustainability long-term. Studies show that mental health absenteeism and presenteeism cost the UK economy £23.5 billion a year.
That’s why creating a supportive work environment is ethical and an investment not just in your team, but also your business.
Our mental health services
At Onebright, we work directly with your team or in partnership with your PMI, GIP, EAP and OH providers to provide a full mental health service.
As corporate mental health specialists, we also effectively assess, diagnose and treat mental health problems affecting your personnel to spark real change in your business.
Therapy
Talking therapies, like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based therapies support staff through periods of stress, organisational change, isolation or transition.
With the right support, employees develop healthy communication, manage stress, feel heard and maintain a sense of belonging, feeling connected to their workplace.
We also work with HR managers and directors to facilitate productive discussions about in-house mental health issues using data-driven reporting.
With the right support, employees develop healthy communication, manage stress, feel heard and maintain a sense of belonging, feeling connected to their workplace.
We also work with HR managers and directors to facilitate productive discussions about in-house mental health issues using data-driven reporting.
Counselling
Trained professionals listen carefully and with empathy to help your people feel better based on their individual needs, enabling them to become more self-aware and achieve greater independence.
We also guide managers to better understand mental health issues and processes.
Additionally, our team conducts assessments to identify concerns and make personalised recommendations.
We also guide managers to better understand mental health issues and processes.
Additionally, our team conducts assessments to identify concerns and make personalised recommendations.
Specialist support
Sometimes individuals and teams require specialist care. That’s why we offer expert assessments and treatments for serious and complex mental health problems associated with the workplace.
This includes specialist pathways, which help staff members stay in work. If individuals or teams have been affected by a traumatic incident, addictions, oncology or chronic long-term conditions, we offer counselling, training and e-learning.
This includes specialist pathways, which help staff members stay in work. If individuals or teams have been affected by a traumatic incident, addictions, oncology or chronic long-term conditions, we offer counselling, training and e-learning.
What this means for your business
As an employer, you have an ethical and legal responsibility to look after your team’s wellbeing, but addressing corporate mental wellness also makes practical business sense. Healthier employees are more productive. Addressing mental health issues can prevent periods of absence and presenteeism, leading to more consistent and efficient work outputs.
Employee engagement
While investing in mental health interventions has upfront costs, these are outweighed by long-term savings. Businesses that proactively manage workplace mental health see a reduction in recruitment costs and indirect costs associated with lost productivity. Robust mental health support also helps attract attract top talent and strengthens your employer brand.
Sickness
Employee absenteeism disrupts business continuity, generates additional costs and takes employees away from their day-to-day jobs as they must manage the absence and train temporary workers. When valued team members are away for any period of time, pressure on other staff increases, projects are delayed and the service offered to customers or clients is likely to be impacted.
Presenteeism
Presenteeism is the opposite of absenteeism. Where absenteeism refers to the absence of an employee due to illness, presenteeism is where an employee is physically present at work, despite being unwell. Many employees with mental health challenges remain physically present at work but struggle to perform at their best. They may have trouble concentrating, take longer to complete routine tasks, or produce lower-quality work. Presenteeism quietly drains team morale, while errors and delays lead to missed deadlines and reputational damage.
High staff turnover
High employee turnover leaves teams stuck in a time-consuming cycle of recruitment, onboarding and training which increases costs to employers and reduces overall productivity. It also impacts individual wellbeing when people struggle to feel part of a supportive, cohesive team where they have the opportunity to gain long-term skills, build their knowledge and increase their creativity.
Common workplace mental health challenges
Understanding the mental health issues workers face is the first step in creating effective support strategies.
Stress
While some pressure is motivating, too much can trigger workplace stress. This causes low mood and irritability and could affect concentration or decision-making. If unaddressed, occupational stress can give rise to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism and long-term health problems.
Anxiety
Work-related anxiety goes beyond normal levels of worry and often leaves individuals reluctant to speak in meetings, avoiding certain tasks or unable to switch off when they get home. When anxiety escalates, these team members might feel they need extended periods off work or to leave altogether.
Burnout
Burnt-out employees feel overwhelmed, empty or drained, so they find it impossible to engage or feel a sense of accomplishment despite their continued hard work. Burnout erodes corporate culture and productivity while increasing absenteeism, presenteeism and staff turnover.
Depression
Depression causes individuals to feel low, empty, tired and demotivated. They may have negative thoughts about themselves and the work environment, causing them to withdraw from colleagues or take short and long periods of time off, which often affects wider team dynamics and efficiency.
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Why corporate wellness works for everyone
When we create supportive environments where wellbeing is genuinely valued, every team member experiences greater fulfilment and engagement. When employees feel seen and cared for, corporate relationships strengthen, helping everyone work together effectively towards a shared goal.
Higher staff retention
Talented professionals who feel connected to the organisations they are part of are more likely to stay in their jobs, preserving valuable experience and knowledge.
Increased productivity
When distractions are reduced and individuals feel safe and supported, teams can fully engage with work, showcasing their creativity and ingenuity.
Lower costs
Reducing absenteeism, presenteeism and staff turnover directly impacts operational costs. Meanwhile, addressing burnout and stress helps increase productivity and efficiency to strengthen business-wide performance.
Make a one-off mental health referral for an employee
Our rapid access mental health pathway gives your employees a clinically guided journey with evidence-based treatment outcomes. It’s designed to help prevent absenteeism, improve recovery, and increase return-to-work rates. We can get your employees straight into assessment, once you’ve agreed to Onebright’s terms and conditions.
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Our services for employers
Mental Health Services for Employers FAQs
Employers can offer various mental health services, from therapy and counselling to tailored, specialist support, including Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to access licensed therapists. Onebright works with your EAP to provide a full mental health service and offer mental health training to ensure employers can offer support.
Assessing the effectiveness of your mental health strategy can be difficult, however, some things you can do to help measure are:
- Collecting anonymous employee feedback
- Checking in with your employee if they have confided in you to see how they are doing
- Tracking utilisation rates of mental health resources
- Monitoring key indicators such as absenteeism, productivity and engagement
- Collecting anonymous employee feedback
- Checking in with your employee if they have confided in you to see how they are doing
- Tracking utilisation rates of mental health resources
- Monitoring key indicators such as absenteeism, productivity and engagement
Mental health services that are provided by employers are confidential, particularly those through EAPs or a licensed professional. Services are often managed by laws and ethical standards that protect employee information.
Businesses can help encourage employees to utilise mental health services through promoting an open culture while sending regular reminders about the resources available. Provide employees with clear guidance on how to access the service while training managers to recognise signs of mental health distress to refer employees appropriately.