The conversation men aren't having at work – and how managers can start it

Managers shape our mental health more than our doctors or therapists – and even as much as our partners, according to The Workforce Institute at UKG. But men are still less likely than women to ask for help at work. That means managers often need to make the first move.

On the eve of International Men’s Day, Chris Britton, People Experience Director at Reward Gateway | Edenred and author of Behind the I’m Fine: The truth about modern-day masculinity, sits down with Mark Briant, Senior Client Success Manager at Unmind.

Chris will share what he learned writing the book, including what surprised him most about how men talk, or don’t, about how they’re really doing. He’ll also explain how Reward Gateway | Edenred has put that thinking into practice since 2024: why they chose to support people before they reach crisis point, what’s landed best and how they reached 49% monthly active use of Unmind across the workforce.

You’ll leave with:

• Phrases managers can use to open the door without putting anyone on the spot
• The signs someone’s struggling that are easiest to miss in hybrid and remote teams
• What proactive support looks like for men, and how to make it part of everyday management
• One small step you can take this week