The uptake in employee wellbeing initiatives has increased since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and does not appear to be slowing down.

Here's what we learnt at Legal & General's Not A Red Card mental health conference

The majority of employers have yet to meet the minimum standards outlined in the Stevenson/Farmer Review on mental health at work, according to Howden Benefits

The number of men accessing support for their mental health has risen dramatically in the past year, according to Personal Group

The number of disability discrimination claims at employment tribunals has risen 37% in the past year, according to law firm Fox & Partners

Lack of awareness of mental health conditions is causing Baby Boomers to neglect their wellbeing

Workers on lower salaries feel less comfortable talking to their employer about mental health, according to a report from Barnett Waddingham

Nine in 10 (90%) UK workers have experienced mental health challenges, according to research by Accenture, suggesting a more widespread issue than thought

?The number sent on mental health first aid courses is set to double as more bosses realise the scale of worker stress and depression, according to St John Ambulance

Employees are using technology to assist with mental health issues, as stigma in the workplace prevails, according to research from Accenture

?The CIPD and Mind have published a revised mental health guide for managers to improve support for those experiencing stress and mental health issues at work

Bauer Media UK has launched a campaign calling for mental health to be treated on a par with physical health at work