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Health Horizons
Supporting business leaders with our Health Horizons
Designed to support leaders in your business, our series of virtual events help you anticipate the challenges and opportunities that are shaping the future of workplace health and wellbeing.
Bringing together industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders, we’ll explore the emerging trends, cutting edge technologies and evolving practices in healthcare.
Tailored for senior leaders, HR professionals and wellbeing benefit managers, attendees will gain unique insights into the transformative landscape of workplace health and wellbeing.
November 2024
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Despite some progress, men continue to suffer in silence when it comes to their mental health.
Our latest event explored how relationships, fertility and loneliness are contributing to men's mental health, which has now become a silent crisis, and how this can manifest in the workplace.
Founder of suicide prevention tool, Alice Hendy MBE, joined us to discuss why suicide is the leading cause of death for men aged 20 to 34 years old1, and what steps businesses can take to pro-actively address suicide prevention.
November 2024
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Young people’s mental health and the impact on the workforce
Our experts discuss why businesses need to develop a strategy that not only supports the mental health of their employees, but also their families.
Family and fertility
Learn why businesses need to develop a strategy that not only supports employees navigating fertility treatment, but also prioritises their mental health throughout the process.
Addiction doesn’t stop at the office door
Watch to learn why businesses need to adapt their current programmes to future proof how they support a broader range of addictions, through preventative measures and a more supportive culture.
Read our latest articles from the Health Horizon series
The silent crisis in men’s health
Many men struggle to open up about their health. Every hour, 15 men die prematurely.1 Men with heart disease, diabetes and some cancers face worse outcomes than women.2 And men are three times more likely to take their own lives.1 This impacts business because the full-time workforce is predominantly male,3 so it's important that organisations provide access to the right support.
Supporting men with fertility
Huge numbers of men are affected by infertility and erectile dysfunction (ED). ED becomes increasingly common with age,4 but a quarter of men newly diagnosed are under 40,5 while infertility affects one in seven couples.6 We explore the underlying causes, and the impact these issues can have on men’s mental health and sense of self, at home and in the workplace.
Developing men’s mental health support that delivers
Poor mental health is a leading cause of absence,7 but men often delay seeking help because of gender stereotypes around masculinity and fears that it’s unmanly to admit you are struggling.8 We explore the evidence around these barriers, and how these attitudes can be used to provide tailored initiatives to support men’s health in the workplace.
Children in need of mental health support
One in six children and young people has a probable mental health condition9 and three-quarters of life-long mental health problems emerge before the age of 25.10 Rapid changes in brain chemistry during adolescence can leave young people vulnerable to issues, but this also provides a window for support.
Supporting child mental health delivers dividends
More than two-thirds of parents are worried about a child’s mental health.11 Half confirm this undermines their performance at work12 and 60% say it is impacting their own mental health.3 Learn more about the challenges facing families and the business benefits of creating a culture for change and providing effective support.
How businesses can help
There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but the first step should always be to signal that support is available, and that line managers are there to help. The key is to support positive conversations to encourage working parents to share their concerns before their children are in crisis. Making sure that line managers have the training and resources they need to be able to provide effective support and advice when it’s needed.
Fertility is becoming a business issue
As many as one in seven couples has difficulty conceiving14 and while fertility treatment offers hope, it is often associated with depression and anxiety. There may be worries around the cost of treatment and assisted reproduction can be physically and emotionally draining. Explore the issues and how to support employees on this path to parenthood.
How parenting can impact mental health
Sometimes the feelings of elation and excitement around starting a family are interwoven with negative emotions. As many as one in five women and one in ten men experiences anxiety and depression at this time. 15,16 And 12% of adoptive parents also struggle with low mood.17 Providing effective support gives business an edge when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent.
Creating a family-friendly workplace
There is a strong business case for pro-parenting policies, but delivering meaningful support may require a culture shift. We explore the core elements of an effective strategy and provide practical advice and tips on how to foster a family-friendly workplace for all.
Nurture and nature
Experts now believe the addictive personality is a myth, but there is compelling evidence that both inherited and environmental factors can increase the risk of developing an addiction to a substance or behaviour. Dr Naveen Puri, Medical Director for Bupa UK Insurance explores the complex interplay between genes, childhood experiences and lifestyles which can drive addiction.
Addictive behaviours undermine teams and productivity
Alcohol misuse alone costs the UK economy £7.3billion a year in lost productivity.18 It s a factor in 40% of accidents at work18 and two in five employees have gone to work under the influence of alcohol or impaired by a hangover.18 Learn about the work patterns and practices that can increase this risk and how to ensure the health and safety of teams.
How to provide effective support
Inaction on addiction is not an option, and different forms of addiction will present their own challenges and risks. We explore the core elements of an effective strategy and provide practical advice and tips on the steps organisations can take to support employees who are struggling with addictive behaviours while safeguarding teams and the bottom-line.
Prevention is a strategy for success
The business case for promoting workplace wellbeing is compelling. It’s good for business and it’s good for the wider economy. An ageing population, rising levels of obesity and poor mental health mean health prevention must be a priority for organisations seeking to recruit and retain strong teams.
Disease prevention is getting personal
Genomics has transformed cancer. Screening for BRCA cancer genes has dramatically reduced women’s risk of breast cancer. But we are only beginning to unlock the potential of polygenic health screening which can provide personalised health and lifestyle advice based on individual risk. Learn more about what is happening now, and what lies ahead.
Creating a healthy culture
Employee wellbeing priorities must be integrated throughout an organisation, embedded in its culture, leadership and people management. Discover what it takes to develop, and maintain, workplace wellbeing initiatives that are tailored to the needs of your teams.
A healthy environment is good for business
Prioritising sustainability is crucial for employee engagement and retention. The latest Bupa Wellbeing Index shows 45% of employees believe the opportunity to propose eco-friendly initiatives would boost their motivation.3 This rises to 56% for Gen Z.3 Discover how your business can be part of the climate-crisis solution
Digital delivers climate dividends
Advancing digital transformation will be key as we tackle the climate emergency. Remote consultations, innovation and smart tech can all improve access to healthcare. This is while reducing carbon emissions and other environmental burdens. Explore the innovations which will protect the health of our planet and people.
Creating a climate for change
“We need to move away from the traditional ‘make-use-dispose’ economic model,” says Dr Robin Clark, Medical Director of Bupa UK. Innovations applied at our Cromwell Hospital show how sustainability can save costs and the environment. Learn how collaboration across sectors, and Bupa’s eco-Disruptive partners, are driving change.
Tackling the crisis in men's mental health
Men are at much higher risk of poor mental health than women.19, 20 But, traditional views of masculinity often prevent them from seeking help when they are experiencing problems.21 Learn how to meet this challenge and discover how one firm in a male-dominated industry is making a difference.
Investing in mental health is a priority
Analysis shows that supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace can increase productivity by up to 12%.22 Also, every £1 invested will deliver a return of £5.23 Discover what makes an effective workplace programme in our article. We'll also give you the tools and resources to signpost to support emotional wellbeing across your teams.
Upskill managers to support mental health
Line-managers are at the frontline when it comes to providing mental health support. But, 46% are considering quitting because of their own struggles with work-related stress.24 We explore how to support these key employees with core standards that aim to embed positive policies and good practice.
Women’s health in the workplace
Women now make up 48% of the workforce,25 menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workplace,26 and employment lawyers have flagged women’s health as a hot topic for 2023.27 Offering the right support will give organisations an edge in the competition for talent says, Bupa’s Clinical Lead for Women's Health Dr Samantha Wild.
Age diversity dividends
Almost three quarters of employers are actively trying to recruit older talent.28 And the CIPD says building age-diverse teams helps to address skills and labour shortages. As the risk of health problems increases and evolves with age, in this article we explore how providing the right healthcare support will enhance recruitment and retain talent.
Addressing disability in the workplace
A third of disabled employees don’t request reasonable adjustments for fear of being treated differently, yet 80% say they are more productive, and happier, when adjustments are made.29 Learn how to support the needs of team members with different disabilities by asking questions and encouraging open communication.
What is quiet quitting?
Quiet quitting has been the buzzword in 2022, but what does it mean, and what does it mean for your teams? We explore how this generational shift in attitudes to work is part of a bigger challenge around engagement - and the steps you can take to address it
Financial uncertainty
Money worries can increase the risk of poor mental health and 80% of employees say stress around personal finances impacts their performance at work15. Learn how businesses can support teams and the dividends this delivers in productivity and employee retention.
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1Movember Institude for Men’s Health (PDF, 11.1MB) , 2024 UK report. 2 and 4
2UK Parliament Post, Men’s Health, December 2023, DOI: https://doi.org/10.58248/PB56
3UK Parliament, House of Commons Library, March 2024.
4National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, October 2024.
5Capogrosso P, Colicchia M, Ventimiglia E, Castagna G, Clementi MC, Suardi N, Castiglione F, Briganti A, Cantiello F, Damiano R, Montorsi F, Salonia A. One patient out of four with newly diagnosed erectile dysfunction is a young man--worrisome picture from the everyday clinical practice. J Sex Med. 2013 DOI:10.1111/jsm.12179
6NHS England, August 2023.
7CIPD Survey Report, September 2023. (PDF, 1.3MB)
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9NHS England, November 2022
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11Mind Forward Alliance, Impact of children’s mental health on working-parents
12Deloitte, The case for employers to invest in supporting working parents and a mentally health workplace, May 2024.
13Mitwally,Tala Husam Hani; Mohamed,Yasmin Galal Mostafa; Ossaily,Yasmine, The Business Case for Investing in Women’s Employment in Jordan : Amin Kawar and Sons (AKS) - Reaping the Benefits of Family-Friendly Policies, 2021.
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17Fathers' views and experiences of their own mental health during pregnancy and the first postnatal year: a qualitative interview study of men participating in the UK Born and Bred in Yorkshire (BaBY) cohort, 2017, DOI: 10.1186/s12884-017-1229-4.
18National council for adoption, 2021.
19European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, 2022
20Bupa, 2023. (PDF, 1.7MB)
21Office for National Statistics, 2022.
22Office for National Statistics, 2021.
23Women and Equalities Committee, 2019. (PDF, 0.2MB)
24Mental Health Foundation, date unknown.
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27Resolution Foundation, 2021.
28Department for Work & Pensions, 2015. (PDF, 0.3MB)
29Keystone Law, 2023.
30HR Magazine, 2022
31Yulife, 2022.
32 CIPD, 2022. (PDF, 0.6MB)
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