6 Employers must move from seeing mental health as an individual challenge to a collective priority What are the positives that have come out of the pandemic when it comes to wellness at work? There are obvious positives, such as the increased use of online technology to stay connected. A hybrid culture is also a real benefit as this helps support modern lifestyles, particularly for those with childcare commitments, for example. Having said this, I also believe there is an increased responsibility for employers to create environments that continue to encourage people back into the workplace on a regular basis, because that is important. At West Ham United, we work hard to ensure there are no barriers to working at the club, and our ethos is centered around enabling employees to bring their whole self to work. A good example of this came in February, when West Ham became the first Premier League club to receive the Menopause Friendly Accreditation in recognition of our high standards of support for female employees going through menopause. That was validation of our commitment to embrace the individual circumstances of all our staff, and create the environment that allows everyone to reach their full potential. jobsandcareersmag.com /// JOBS & CAREERS /// 413http://jobsandcareersmag.com