
Economic Opportunities
Jan 16 2025
How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected our mental health in the workplace? Following its initial employer survey, the Midlands Engine funded Midlands Health Productivity Pilot (MHPP) has conducted follow-on research to get further views from employers as lockdown restrictions are lifted.
The research was based on in-depth interviews with business managers from the region to explore the ways in which they and their organisations experienced mental health issues during the lockdown period. They spoke to participants before and after lockdown.
Four key themes emerged from the managers’ narratives.
Taking account of these insights is important to allow employers, policymakers and mental health practitioners to be aware of potential issues, and to design appropriate interventions.
Economic Opportunities
Jan 16 2025
Green Growth
Feb 3 2025
Energy security has never been more urgent. In recent years, the UK has seen escalating challenges, from global geopolitical crises to rising energy prices. It is the Midlands, home to innovative industries and a strong manufacturing base, that is playing a major role in tackling these issues with the recent launch of the Midlands Engine Energy Security White Paper.
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Feb 4 2025
Since December last year and throughout January, the Midlands Engine Partnership has led a series of Cluster deep dives - exploring the investment potential of some of the biggest clusters in our region - from aerospace to health technology.
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