Line Managers and Wellbeing at Work

The Covid-19 pandemic made managers focus more than ever before on the need to promote and look after the physical and mental health of not only those who they manage, but of themselves. Over the past two decades there has been an increased understanding about the importance of the ‘healthy workplace’ to both prevent work-related ill-health and help people recovering from illness or injury to return to work. Line managers are, unsurprisingly, crucial to this process, and this chapter will explore ways in which excellent managers can help enable their staff to thrive and flourish at work.