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Hardly any employees who report sickness tell the truth if they are suffering some form of mental health problem, a survey has revealed. Only 15 per cent of people who


need time off to deal with a mental health issue are prepared to tell their boss, with many preferring to claim they have some sort of physical ailment. The survey has been carried out


by health and wellbeing provider BHSF, who say that the results show that mental health is a hidden problem which has a stigma attached to it. BHSF chief medical officer Dr


Philip McCrea said: “The scale of this problem is huge – and it is being massively underestimated by employers, with employees feeling


‘For employers, developing early intervention strategies is critical’


that they have to mask the issues they are facing. “Although shocking, these findings


don’t surprise me – this report must provide a reality check for employers, who need to be more proactive and focus on early intervention. A more open culture must be created in workplaces across the UK, and employers have to take responsibility for this change.” More than half (56 per cent) of


employees surveyed admitted to suffering from stress, a third from anxiety (36 per cent) and a quarter from depression (25 per cent).


Dr McCrea added: “Mental health


problems do not suddenly materialise. The vast majority of individuals suffering from poor mental health will show obvious signs. Line managers, or nominated individuals, should be trained to spot the first signs. “For employers, developing early


intervention strategies is critical – this includes the provision of mental health first-aiders, providing mental health training for managers, and resilience building for employees. “Mental healthcosts UK economy


billions, and the cost of non- intervention is far greater than the cost of intervention. It’s up to employers to take a proactive approach to managing mental health in the workplace before it’s too late.”


Nurturing the leaders of the future


UCB has signed a major deal with housing association Midland Heart in which they will enrol future leaders and managers onto apprenticeships. It is the second year that the two


organisations have worked together and talks are ongoing about developing a long-term strategic contract with numbers increasing year on year. Dilshad Sheikh, dean of UCB’s


Business School, said: “I am absolutely thrilled that we have signed a second contract with Midland Heart. It is an organisation that we have been working with for the past 12 months and it is an absolute privilege to be working with them again. “I am delighted that we are able


to contribute to the development of their future leaders and managers and I look forward to cementing our partnership even further.” A team leader is a first line management role with operational responsibilities, providing direction, instructions and guidance to ensure the achievement of goals. Topics include leading and managing people, building relationships, project management and finance. Baljinder Kang, Midland Heart’s


executive director of HR and Learning, said: “For us it is about


28 CHAMBERLINK November 2018


Agreement: Baljinder Kang, Midland Heart’s executive director of HR and Learning, and UCB vice-chancellor and principal Ray Linforth sign the agreement at the University’s Summer Row site


growing our own talent strategy so we are absolutely committed to making sure we invest in the next cohort of future managers and leaders. “This is the second year of the


programme and what we are hoping to do is grow our own future managers and leaders. Out of last year’s cohort of 18 we have


had six secure their first managerial or leadership role already, which is a great achievement. “We have 26 on the programme


this year and there has been a lot of interest in places. We’re really excited about our partnership with UCB because it’s helping us develop the future of Midland Heart.”


Contact: Henrietta Brealey T: 0121 607 1898


Mental health still a hidden problem


Shock findings: Dr Philip McCrea


Hat-trick for HS2 director


Midland Heart’s executive director of HR and Learning has scored a hat-trick after being named one of the Most Influential HR Practitioners in the country – for the third year running. Baljinder Kang, who joined


the housing association in 2014, was placed number 31 overall in HR magazine’s 2018 Most Influential rankings, which recognise practitioners and thinkers pushing people strategy forward. A fellow of the Chartered


Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD), Baljinder earned promotion to Midland Heart’s executive board in May. She is the sole HR practitioner from a housing association named in the top 40 overall listing. She said: “I could not have


achieved this without the committed and hardworking HR and Learning team I have behind me, or the support I receive from the board.” Baljinder has more than 25


years of operational and strategic HR experience across the private, public, voluntary and not-for-profit sectors.


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