A broker's role in the mental health agenda

clock • 4 min read

Unum discusses five ways brokers play an important part in the workplace mental health agenda.

World Mental Health Awareness Day took place earlier this week on 10 October, and this year's theme is mental health in the workplace. Our research, in partnership with The Mental Health Foundation and Oxford Economics, revealed that 4.9 million workers have mental health conditions. As mental health continues to climb the ladder on the corporate agenda, companies are introducing mental wellbeing strategies and working hard to remove the stigma. While this certainly is a high priority for employers, there are many ways brokers can contribute, as well. We've identified 5 ways broker...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Employee Benefits

Chronic conditions are growing issue for employers

Chronic conditions are growing issue for employers

55% to renegotiate terms or switch benefit providers

Jaskeet Briah
clock 28 January 2026 • 2 min read
Managers struggling to discuss mental health: Unum UK

Managers struggling to discuss mental health: Unum UK

Key reason for time off

Jaskeet Briah
clock 21 January 2026 • 2 min read
41% of workers want weight-management drugs in health plans

41% of workers want weight-management drugs in health plans

Cost concern for 50% of businesses covering them

Jaskeet Briah
clock 19 January 2026 • 3 min read