The Action Plan has seven key principles which our research has shown helps to reduce the stigma and discrimination around mental health problems. The guide provides case studies and helpful examples of the type of activities that we know can work. Once an action plan action has been finalised we will send the employer a pledge board that a senior leader can sign in front of their employees to mark their commitment to improving attitudes and behaviour towards mental health in the workplace. How will local Hub members benefit from signing the Pledge? In addition to the above benefits (7.b) for your organisation and your employees, signing the Employer Pledge enables you to promote the Time to Change Employer Pledge to employers that the Hub partners work with. Hubs can offer the Employer Pledge free of charge, which you can then use to lever additional investment from your employers e.g.: room space for meetings, printing materials, training, consultancy, etc. What will the employer receive? Signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge is free and we offer dedicated support throughout the process. We will continue to work with and support the employer for one year after the pledge has been signed. This includes coaching on the action plan, introductions to other employers and free masterclasses where organisations can learn from peers on how they have achieved success. If an action plan is not approved can they still sign the employer’s Employer Pledge? The Employer Pledge process is designed to be supportive and we do not ‘reject’ plans. Once an employer has submitted their plan, we will get back to them within four weeks. If, after using our action plan guide, an organisation develops and submits a plan that does not clearly demonstrate how they will challenge mental health stigma and discrimination we will provide constructive feedback as to how they might improve it. They are then given two weeks to update their action plan and resubmit this for approval. We will continue to support and provide feedback until we can see that the plan will change the way employees think and act about mental health in the workplace. Where should I direct an employer who is interested in the Employer Pledge? All the information an employer needs can be found on the Time to Change website at .
The Action Plan has seven key principles which our research has shown helps to reduce the stigma and discrimination around mental health problems. The guide provides case studies and helpful examples of the type of activities that we know can work. Once an action plan action has been finalised we will send the employer a pledge board that a senior leader can sign in front of their employees to mark their commitment to improving attitudes and behaviour towards mental health in the workplace. How will local Hub members benefit from signing the Pledge? In addition to the above benefits (7.b) for your organisation and your employees, signing the Employer Pledge enables you to promote the Time to Change Employer Pledge to employers that the Hub partners work with. Hubs can offer the Employer Pledge free of charge, which you can then use to lever additional investment from your employers e.g.: room space for meetings, printing materials, training, consultancy, etc. What will the employer receive? Signing the Time to Change Employer Pledge is free and we offer dedicated support throughout the process. We will continue to work with and support the employer for one year after the pledge has been signed. This includes coaching on the action plan, introductions to other employers and free masterclasses where organisations can learn from peers on how they have achieved success. If an employer’s action plan is not approved can they still sign the Employer Pledge? The Employer Pledge process is designed to be supportive and we do not ‘reject’ plans. Once an employer has submitted their plan, we will get back to them within four weeks. If, after using our action plan guide, an organisation develops and submits a plan that does not clearly demonstrate how they will challenge mental health stigma and discrimination we will provide constructive feedback as to how they might improve it. They are then given two weeks to update their action plan and resubmit this for approval. We will continue to support and provide feedback until we can see that the plan will change the way employees think and act about mental health in the workplace. Where should I direct an employer who is interested in the Employer Pledge? All the information an employer needs can be found on the Time to Change website at .
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