Paris Smith Podcast

Employment experts Tabytha Cunningham and Claire Merritt answer the common questions managers have managing mental health at work. The pandemic has made it even more difficult to spot the signs of poor mental health, so how can we make sure we are being proactive as employers? Find out more: https://parissmith.co.uk/your-business/employment-law/mental-ill-health/ Show notes 01:55 What do we mean by managing mental ill health at work? 03:56 When are employers liable for work related stress? What are the risk factors and where do employers stand? 07:00 What proactive steps can managers take to improve mental health of staff? 11:03 What does it mean to be a mental health first aider? 12:05 When is poor mental health classed as a disability? 16:26 If someone is disabled, what adjustments should you make? 18:42 What should potential triggers or warning signs should managers look out for? 24:08 What should a manager do when an employee discloses a mental health problem? 26:20 How best to manage poor perf