Hubspot
Marketing automation technology leader Hubspot offer employees unlimited vacation time (Virgin was the first company to do this) and flexible working with the intention that employees won’t feel uncomfortable about taking days off for mental health reasons. They can take some respite without needing to explain why to their employer.
Olark
Online chat service Olark sent a wonderful message to one of its employees who asked to take time off for her mental wellbeing. The CEO thanked her for her honesty and for the reminder of the importance of recognising mental health at the company.
American Express
Global banking firm AMEX have developed an onsite employee assistance program which offers free counselling to those who need it.
Ernst & Young
The accounting firm has brought in an initiative called “r u ok” which encourages workers to check in with each other for peer to peer support.
Prudential
The financial services firm is giving employees access to mental health professionals and flexible working in a nod to mental health.
With big companies taking the lead in recognising mental health we hope that soon, it will be the norm to speak about and have access to facilities for help in this area. We’re delighted that companies are taking action to look after their best asset – their employees.
Castle Hill House