A fundamental element of the council's People Strategy [559KB] and Employee Health And Wellbeing Framework [625KB] is the commitment to create a healthy and safe working environment for its workforce.

Good mental and physical health is fundamental to general wellbeing and the council acknowledges the benefits of supporting employees to achieve healthy working lives, maintaining high levels of morale and productivity in the workplace.

Below you will find the councils Employee Mental Well-being Policy along with associated guidance.

Policy/Procedure

• Employee Mental Well-Being Policy [301KB]

Guidance

• Employee Mental Well-Being Guidance [129KB]
• EIB Issue 17 Employee Well-Being (June 2018) [169KB]

Stress Action

• Stress Action Plan Template [338KB]
• Stress Action Protocols [89KB]
• Management Guidance - Workplace Stressors [104KB]
• HSE Stress Talking Toolkit (general) [31MB]
• HSE Stress Talking Toolkit (education) [33MB]  (to be used in educational establishments only)