Unlocking Employee Potential: The Power of Mental Health with Andrew McCutcheon » ifeel

Episode 4

Unlocking Employee Potential:

The Power of Mental Health
with Andrew McCutcheon

In this insightful episode, Andrew McCutcheon, client director at ifeel, discusses the critical importance of addressing mental health in the workplace from both a human and business perspective.

Mental health issues are a growing concern for enterprises, with hidden costs such as absenteeism, presenteeism, and reduced productivity significantly impacting the bottom line.

Andrew shares actionable strategies for organisations to reduce these costs while fostering a supportive and proactive work environment.

This conversation challenges organisations to rethink their approach to mental health, highlighting the significant ROI of investing in employee well-being programmes and the role of leadership in driving meaningful change.

The hidden costs of mental health issues

Mental health challenges cost businesses billions annually due to absenteeism and presenteeism. Andrew explains how these issues can quietly erode organisational performance and profitability.

Insights on absenteeism and presenteeism

Learn how to identify and quantify the impact of these challenges in your organisation, and why presenteeism often costs employers more than absenteeism.

The business case for mental health support

Andrew highlights how proactive mental health initiatives can lead to measurable cost savings, including reduced turnover, lower healthcare expenses, and improved employee engagement.

Leadership’s role in cost-saving strategies

Discover how leaders can implement a culture of mental health awareness and support to drive both employee satisfaction and organisational success.

Proactive organisational approaches

Learn about cost-effective strategies and tools organisations can use to improve mental health support, including scalable digital solutions like ifeel.

Why you should listen

Mental health is not just a personal issue, it’s a business imperative. Poor mental health costs organisations millions annually in lost productivity, increased absenteeism, and employee turnover. This podcast provides valuable insights into how organisations can address these challenges, reduce costs, and create a healthier, more productive workforce.

Whether you’re a CFO, HR professional, or decision-maker, this episode will equip you with practical strategies to improve employee mental health while achieving measurable business outcomes.

Listen now

Join Andrew McCutcheon in this engaging and results-driven discussion about mental health in the workplace. Learn how your organisation can reduce costs, improve productivity, and foster a healthier work environment.