As a business, Gowling’s known for its diversity and inclusion, so they wanted to replicate that equality when it came to mental and physical health too.
To achieve this, they knew they needed a strategic programme to change attitudes and behaviours around mental health that a) delivered long-term results, and b) worked in a law firm setting.
We created an adaptable and customised programme that has since evolved with Gowling, and enabled them to provide appropriate and proven learning around chosen outcomes and at each level of the organisation.
The two key desired outcomes from this were to:
This programme was first introduced back in 2016 and it still exists to this day.
To ensure their bespoke programme touched every area of the organisation and became embedded in their business as usual activity, we rolled out:
Since teaming up with us, Gowling has seen a significant change in the normalisation of mental health in their business and an increase in frequent and free-flowing conversations around the topic.
On top of that, more employees now feel confident in recognising not only changes in themselves, but within others too, across the continuum of mental health, enabling early intervention and better employee-centred results.
Mary Mackintosh, General Counsel at Gowling WLG, said: “Maggi has got a wonderfully direct and fun approach backed with a wealth of expertise, which stands her head and shoulders above others in her field.
“I found her 1:1 sessions both empowering and enlightening and her group training sessions are the best I’ve ever seen.”
And Lorna Gavin, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Corporate Responsibility, added: “Mental Health at Work are respected experts in the field of mental health training. We have been very impressed with their bespoke approach, professionalism, and ability to tune into our specific needs. Their fit, style and pace all suited our environment.”
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