Purpose
The purpose of this policy is for Drake Music Scotland to establish, promote and maintain the mental health and wellbeing of all staff through workplace practices, support staff to take responsibility for their mental health and wellbeing, and signpost to relevant mental health and wellbeing resources when applicable.
Drake Music Scotland believes that the mental health and wellbeing of our staff is key to organisational success and sustainability.
Goals
Drake Music Scotland:
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To build and maintain a workplace environment and culture that supports mental health and wellbeing and prevents discrimination (including bullying and harassment).
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To increase employee knowledge and awareness of mental health and wellbeing issues and behaviours.
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To facilitate employees’ active participation in a range of initiatives that support mental health and wellbeing.
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To reduce stigma around mental health in the workplace.
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To continue to refine and improve methods of accessing support.
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To review policy annually and ensure it remains fit for purpose.
Scope
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This policy applies to all employees of Drake Music Scotland, including contractors and casual staff.
Responsibility
All employees are encouraged to:
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understand this policy and seek clarification from management where required.
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consider this policy while completing work-related duties and at any time while representing Drake Music Scotland.
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support fellow workers in their awareness of this policy.
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support and contribute to Drake Music Scotland’s aim of providing a mentally healthy and supportive environment for all workers.
All employees have a responsibility to:
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take reasonable care of their own mental health and wellbeing, including physical health.
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show sensitivity to other people’s mental health and wellbeing, particularly around issues such as bereavement, compassionate leave, specific circumstances phobias.
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take reasonable care that their actions do not affect the health and safety of other people in the workplace.
Managers have a responsibility to:
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ensure that all workers are made aware of this policy.
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actively support and contribute to the implementation of this policy, including its goals.
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model healthy work practices, such as good work/life balance.
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manage the implementation and review of this policy.
Communication
Drake Music Scotland will ensure that:
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all employees receive a copy of this policy during the induction process.
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this policy is easily accessible by all members of the organisation.
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employees are informed when a particular activity aligns with this policy.
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employees are empowered to actively contribute and provide feedback to this policy.
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employees are notified of all changes to this policy.
Monitoring and Review
Drake Music Scotland will review this policy twelve months after implementation and annually thereafter.
Effectiveness of the policy will be assessed through:
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feedback from workers, management, and the Board.
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review of the policy by management and committee to determine if objectives have been met and to identify barriers and enablers to ongoing policy implementation.