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Author: Russell, David

Source: Journal of Occupational Psychology, Employment and Disability, Volume 8, Number 2, Autumn 2006 , pp. 211-228(18)

Publisher: DWP Occupational & Health Psychology Services

Abstract:

This study considers what predicts managing directors' and owners' willingness to consider adjustments in the workplace to allow people with mental health problems to gain and retain employment. The aim of the study was to look at perceived difficulties in employing people with mental health problems from an employer's perspective and to consider how to improve recruitment and retention rates among this cohort. 53 employers completed a postal questionnaire. It was found that the attitude sub-scales 'symptomatology', 'work performance' and 'treating people equally' were the main predictors of willingness to consider adjustments in the workplace. The number of employees in the company was a predictor of willingness to consider individually focused adjustments. The data suggests that employers require advice and guidance on helping employees with mental health problems find adjustments in the workplace in order to retain jobs, and that they prefer low-cost adjustments with minimal disruption to business. In addition, the research suggests that employers would benefit from the expertise of Jobcentre Plus Work Psychologists to develop adjustments that suit their needs and the needs of their employees.

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Employer willingness to consider workplace adjustments for people with mental health problems