Hurley Palmer Flatt Group pledges its commitment to challenging mental health stigmas
Posted by: electime 15th February 2019
Hurley Palmer Flatt Group has signed an employer pledge with Time to Change. Time to Change is the growing social movement run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, which supports people to open up to mental health problems. By signing the Pledge, Hurley Palmer Flatt Group is committing to change the way we all think and act about mental health in the workplace.
Hurley Palmer Flatt CEO and Group Chairman, Paul Flatt, is completely aligned with the initiative to further improve the company’s support for those with mental health challenges. Paul stated “This initiative addresses key issues within society that have affected, not only the personal lives of staff but also individuals within the workplace for many years. I am delighted that we are ceasing the opportunity to join this cause and be at the forefront of leading the movement to alter the perceptions of mental health. It is Time to Change by removing the associated stigmas and break down barriers amongst individuals. I look forward to demonstrating our commitment with the integration and execution of our Time to Change Action Plan”.
The signing ceremony took place at 9:30am GMT on 7 February in the London Blackfriars Office, where Jay Amin, Group Talent & HR Director signed the pledge. To demonstrate an ongoing commitment, Hurley Palmer Flatt Group have created a Time to Change Action Plan which will be implemented company-wide. It is dedicated to breaking the silence and removing the stigmas that surrounds mental health in the workplace.
Jo Loughran, Interim Director of Time to Change, said “We know it can be hard to talk about mental health, which is why we’re supporting employers to open up; to talk and to listen. Too many people with mental health problems are made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless, but with the right support, those of us with mental health problems can recover and have equal opportunities in all areas of life. Everyone’s attitude makes a difference and it’s fantastic to see organisations like Hurley Palmer Flatt Group taking the lead.”
Across the UK, mental health seriously affects a quarter of the population annually and most suffer in silence. Silence isn’t the cure but talking can make a world of difference. Hurley Palmer Flatt wants you to join it to help ensure that people no longer suffer in silence – take a moment to really ask each other ‘How are you?’. Hurley Palmer Flatt is committed to supporting friends, family and co-workers through their struggles. It is Time to Change.
