In this episode of The Risk Factor, Craig Smith, COMET’s Head of Operations and L&D, engages in a candid conversation with Jim Grimmer. Former police officer, oil and gas veteran, and founder of Home - P3 Business Care, to explore whether mental health programmes are genuinely helping employees, or just serving as a corporate PR exercise.

They get into the uncomfortable stuff:

• Why many people would rather stay silent than risk opening up
• What actually happens when you call the support number
• Why mental health first aiders may not be the solution companies think they are
• And how stress, burnout, and fear of speaking up are silently fueling safety risks

The discussion also bravely addresses the critical issue of suicide, highlighting the importance of recognising early warning signs and creating an environment where employees feel safe to speak out.

If you think your organisation’s mental health initiatives are “doing enough,” this episode might change your mind.