Publication

Mental health and wellbeing practices, outcomes and productivity: Final project report

Published: 29 October 2025

Associated Themes

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  Mental Health
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  Productivity and performance

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Despite the growth in workplace mental health issues in recent years and the cost this has for employers, little is known about the mechanisms by which poor employee mental health impacts on productivity, or about the effectiveness of the various mental health and wellbeing practices used in workplaces. This study addresses these vital research gaps. A key focus is on identifying the actions employers can take that can help reduce the personal, business and wider economic costs of mental ill health in the workplace. The study involved longitudinal research, carried out between 2020-2025, consisting of employer surveys, in-depth interviews with managers, an employee survey and case study research. It was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), building on initial research funded by the Midlands Engine.

 

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