Action Mental Health Shortlisted for UK Employer of the Year

Platinum, in The Investors in People Awards 2022

Action Mental Health has made the final shortlist for UK Employer of the Year (50-249 employees): Platinum at The Investors in People Awards 2022. In a record-breaking year for entries, with over three hundred organisations involved, this is an outstanding achievement.

The shortlisting comes after Action Mental Health, who aim to enhance the quality of life and the employability of people with mental health needs or a learning disability in Northern Ireland were awarded Platinum accreditation earlier this year in the latest Investors in People Accreditations.

Following a rigorous assessment across over 240 members of staff, this accreditation is an elevation on previous Gold standard that Action Mental health had been receiving since 2013. 

David Babbington, CEO Action Mental Health said: “It is a privilege to be shortlisted for this award; a clear indication of the dedication and hard work the team has invested in the business. I am proud that the organisation continues to commit itself to its staff so that we can all help create a society that actively values and supports people on their journey to positive mental health.”

Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, commented: “In what has been the biggest and most competitive year so far, it always makes me feel immensely proud to see so many fantastic organisations and individuals staking their claim to be the best. And every year, the entries do get more and more competitive and the judging even tighter. Reaching the final shortlist is a testament to the amazing commitment these organisations are making to make work better for their people, and they truly deserve this recognition.”

The Investors in People Awards celebrate the very best organisations and individuals from around the world across various organisational, people, wellbeing and leadership categories. Each year hundreds of organisations from the UK and abroad battle it out to take home one of the sought after trophies to show their award-winning commitment to ‘Make Work Better.’

The Winners will be announced at a black tie gala ceremony on the 15^thNovember at Old Billingsgate in London.