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A new study reveals that the majority of firms do not deem their current mental health support to be fit for purpose although many are attempting to make key strides in this area. New research from Aon shows that just under two-fifths of companies (39 per cent) believe that the mental health support offered at their firm is fit for modern-day purposes. In specific, UK firms assessed themselves least favourably in ‘developing financial security for employees’ with just over a third (37 per cent) of firms managing this positively. However, a fifth (19 per cent) felt their company was failing in this area while almost half (44 per cent) assessed their practices as neutral, showing financial wellbeing is an area which can be further supported among UK businesses. Other facets of mental health support included supporting mental health in a way which is practical for the modern day. Over a quarter of firms (28 per cent) did not feel their companies provided this and a third (33 per cent) took a neutral stance. However, more positively, many organisations did positively rate their policies linked to inclusion and creating an open, supportive environment. More than half of UK firms stated they
