CIPD Middle East

Mental health affects everyone but for some, the challenges are greater.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the ask is for people to take action to support good mental health. As the Mental Health Foundation says, "Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless."

In the workplace, this means employers actively promoting good mental health and providing support for employees experiencing challenges such as anxiety or depression.

People managers play a key role. Day to day, they’re best placed to have sensitive conversations, make helpful adjustments, and signpost to specialist support where needed.

That’s why employee health and wellbeing should be a core part of every HR strategy and central to how organisations operate. Read the CIPD viewpoint and recommendations for employers: https://lnkd.in/enDJjEW5 [link in story and bio]

We’ve just released a standout Middle East People interview with Munir ZAKARIA, Assoc CIPD, offering rare insight into what HR leadership looks like in high‑risk, high‑pressure humanitarian environments.

Munir shares practical lessons on duty of care, crisis response, and the future of people leadership in mission‑critical operations.

A powerful read for people professionals across every sector.

👉 Read the interview and explore the insights at https://lnkd.in/dpJnjC4V

🤝 In the Middle East, employers play a vital role in supporting their people — especially during times of uncertainty. In our multicultural workplaces, teams experience these moments differently, often far from the support systems they’d usually rely on, while loved ones abroad watch events unfold from a distance.

Our upcoming session will explore how leaders can strengthen wellbeing and psychological safety, helping teams stay resilient and connected. Expect practical, real‑world strategies for leading with empathy, communicating clearly, and building trust when it matters most.

🔓 Free session — open to members and non‑members
👉 Register at https://bit.ly/4brppgX

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