Aviva signs pledge to tackle workplace mental health stigma

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Aviva has signed an employer pledge with Time to Change, the social movement run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness which supports people to open up to mental health problems.

By signing, Aviva is committing to help lead the way in which employers can create an open and supportive culture within the workplace on mental health. The signing ceremony took place at Aviva's St Helens office in London, and representatives from Aviva offices across the UK pledged their support to Time to Change with an action plan of activity that will help to break the silence that surrounds mental health in the workplace. Aviva is introducing a number of initiatives to encourage employees to keep themselves well and healthy. T his includes providing leaders and employees with...

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