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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 3h

“I’ll speak to The Leadership Team…”
It’s a phrase that can quietly reinforce division.
Leaders aren’t meant to be separate - they're part of the team too.
Let’s stop creating “us vs them” and start building trust from the inside out.
#Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #Teamwork #PsychologicalSafety

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 3h

Need a trusted mental health training provider? You’ve just found one. MHScot delivers expert-led training that creates lasting change in workplaces & communities. Let’s build a healthier, stronger culture together.
👉 www.mentalhealthscot.land/
#WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealthFirstAid

First class mental health training courses

Through education, training, and awareness courses, MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC supports organisations to create and embed a more caring and compassionate workplace culture and equip staff with the skills and knowledge they need to support mental

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 6h

It’s not just training — it’s transformation.
Catherine helps teams build understanding, empathy and lasting culture change. 🌱
#WorkplaceWellbeing #Leadership

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 23h

Poor mental health costs UK employees their focus, energy, and ability to thrive — and it costs organisations £51bn a year in lost productivity.
We help leadership teams create workplaces where people can perform at their best.
Get in touch to see how we can help.
#WorkplaceWellbeing

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 1d

Feeling like work never ends?
Employees struggle to switch off, and burnout hits productivity & culture.

Simple ways to help:
• Flexible hours
• Encourage unplugging
• Wellness programs

Lead by example
Work-life balance = business advantage.

#WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeWellness #Leadership

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 1d

Most training ends when the screen goes dark.
Ours doesn’t.
MHScot’s Mental Health First Aid courses are tailored to your world — with lifelong access to support, resources & community.
#MentalHealthFirstAid #WorkplaceWellbeing #LearningThatLasts

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 1d

Want to create healthier workplaces where people feel supported? 💬
Join our FREE Online Workplace Mental Health Networking Event
🗓️ Thurs 27 Nov, 12–1.30pm
👉 www.mentalhealthscot.land/m...

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 2d

Inclusion isn’t a checkbox.
It’s culture.

When leaders live it:
• People speak up.
• Ideas flourish.
• Trust grows.

Belonging transforms workplaces.

#Leadership #Inclusion #CultureChange

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 2d

Most training ends the moment the session finishes. Ours doesn’t.
At MHScot, we continue the journey with resources, community & support so skills stick in real life.
Grateful for this feedback that celebrates what makes us different.
#MentalHealthAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 2d

It’s inspiring to see Nucleus Financial team members using our Mental Health First Aid training to support colleagues with confidence.
Building workplaces where wellbeing comes first.
#MentalHealthFirstAid #MentalHealthTraining #EmployeeWellbeing

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 3d

Training managers in mental health is transformative.
Only 29% of organisations do it (CIPD 2025).
Result? 73% feel confident having sensitive conversations vs 57% without training.
Smart investment.
#WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealth

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 3d

Many women are juggling work, caring for family, and menopause - all while navigating “gender-neutral” policies that don’t meet their workplace needs.
Read why equity matters more than equality:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/sile...
#WorkplaceWellbeing #GenderEquity #Menopause #SandwichGeneration

The Silent Load: Why Competing Demands on Women Can’t Be Solved by Gender-Neutral Policies

Explore how caring roles, menopause, and gender-neutral policies impact women at work—and why equity, not equality, is key to real workplace inclusion.

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 3d

If every email is marked URGENT, how can anything truly be urgent?
Constant deadlines and pressure don’t boost performance - they build burnout.
#WorkplaceWellbeing #Burnout #Leadership

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 3d

Stress doesn’t shout.
It whispers — in the Sunday night dread, the ping of an email, the quiet of someone who’s usually full of ideas.
Leaders: notice, ask, listen.
#LeadershipWithCompassion #EmployeeWellbeing

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 4d

Want to create healthier workplaces where people feel supported? 💬
Join our FREE Online Workplace Mental Health Networking Event
🗓️ Thurs 27 Nov, 12–1.30pm
👉 www.mentalhealthscot.land/m...

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 5d

🎙️ Podcast: Take Back Control – Real Talk on #FinancialWellbeing
In this episode, we talk honestly about:
💸The mental toll of financial pressure
🧠Why financial wellbeing is about peace of mind, not just pounds
✅ Simple habits to feel more in control
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Take Back Control: Real Talk on Financial Wellbeing - Inside Out: Mental Health at Work and in Life

April hits hard — rising bills, rising pressure, and not enough pay rises to match. It’s no coincidence that this month also marks Financial Wellbeing Month, a timely reminder to pause, reflect, and reset how we relate to money. In this refreshingly

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 6d

Most training ends the moment the session finishes. Ours doesn’t.
At MHScot, we continue the journey with resources, community & support so skills stick in real life.
Grateful for this feedback that celebrates what makes us different.
#MentalHealthAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 6d

Some leaders may say, “I don’t have time” for workplace mental health.
But small actions take seconds:
✔️ Ask “How are you, really?”
✔️ Notice when someone’s off
✔️ Say, “I’ve got time if you’d like to talk”
Tiny moments. Lasting impact.
#WorkplaceWellbeing #Leadership #MentalHealthMatters

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 6d

Most training ends when the screen goes dark.
Ours doesn’t.
MHScot’s Mental Health First Aid courses are tailored to your world — with lifelong access to support, resources & community.
#MentalHealthFirstAid #WorkplaceWellbeing #LearningThatLasts

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 6d

When productivity comes before people, what message does it send?
A workplace that prioritises output over wellbeing risks burnout, disengagement & poor service. But when people thrive, so does the business.
Check out our latest article:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/when...
#WorkplaceWellbeing

When Productivity Comes Before People: What Message Does It Send?

When businesses prioritise productivity over people, they risk burnout, disengagement & poor customer experience.A balanced approach leads to long-term success

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 7d

Boundaries are a wellbeing strategy.
Those "quick emails after hours" or "calls on holiday"? They add up—fueling stress and burnout.
At MHScot, we help leaders and teams reset.
Boundaries aren't about doing less. They're about doing what matters, well.
#WorkplaceWellbeing #HealthyBoundaries

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 7d

Behind every powerful training is a trainer who brings it to life.
At MHScot, our team shares knowledge with passion, empathy & real-world experience - helping people gain the confidence to support others. 💙
#MentalHealthFirstAid #WorkplaceWellbeing

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 7d

Gen Z grew up in a world shaped by tech, while older generations worry about AI, privacy & freedom. In her latest blog, Sonia Last explores how collaboration across generations could chart a safer, more human-centric future.
👉 Read here: courses.mentalhealthscot.la...
#GenX #AI #FutureOfWork

Gen Z and the Fogeys: Navigating the Digital Future Together

Explore how Gen Z and older generations can collaborate to shape ethical tech, protect freedoms, and create a purposeful, human-centric future.

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 7d

Sickness absence is at a 10+ year high.
📊 Employees now average 9.4 sick days a year (up 62% since 2019).
Top causes:
• Mental ill health (long-term)
• Minor illness (short-term)
• Stress (both)
Behind the stats are people + workplaces under strain.
Prevention > reaction.
#WorkplaceWellbeing

MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 8d

Managers - you’re the bridge between policy and practice. You might not write the wellbeing policy, but how you lead shapes the culture.
Check in: Can people speak up? Are workloads fair? Does wellbeing matter here?
A policy without people-focused leadership is just a PDF.
WorkplaceWellbeing

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