Creating a psychologically safe, supportive environment is not just good practice, it improves engagement, productivity, retention and organisational culture.
Here are some things you can do in your workplace:
Create a supportive environment
- Encourage open, non-judgemental conversations about mental health
- Ensure leaders demonstrate care and prioritise wellbeing
- Normalise asking for help and reduce stigma
Clarify roles and expectations
- Give clear instructions and realistic deadlines
- Minimise last-minute urgent demands
- Ensure workloads are manageable and fair
Offer flexibility
- Provide quiet spaces or reduced workloads during difficult periods
- Make reasonable adjustments for individuals experiencing anxiety
Train managers
- Help managers recognise early signs of anxiety
- Equip them to listen, support and signpost effectively
- Encourage a problem-solving rather than blame-focused approach
Provide access to support
Monitor workload and culture
- Use regular check-ins, surveys or team discussions to identify pressure points
- Act early to address unhealthy patterns
- Promote inclusion and respect throughout the organisation
Encourage breaks and work-life balance
- Encourage employees to take regular breaks and use annual leave
- Create a culture where employees are encouraged to finish on time
- Support wellbeing activities such as mindfulness, regular movementnd social connection
Page last reviewed: 28th May 2026
