The SME Workplace

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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the UK economy. They employ approximately 16.6 million people, which is about 60% of all private sector jobs. While your business may be small in size, the absence of a single employee can create a much larger ripple effect on productivity and workload for the rest of the team, making proactive mental wellbeing solutions a necessity.

The Hidden Impact: We Don't Leave Our Stresses at the Door

The challenges and emotions we face in our personal lives—anxiety about a family member, grief, financial worry, or burnout—often show up in the workplace, affecting focus, communication, and performance. Stress doesn't stay at home; it walks through your office doors every morning, and workplace stress doesn't stay in the office either, it follows us home too. 

For a small team, the emotional state of one person can create a ripple effect, trust me I've witnessed it! Unresolved tension can spread like a virus, dragging down morale, communication, and trust. A whole team can feel the emotional energy of one person, which can lead to arguments, reduced collaboration, and a decline in overall effectiveness. This hidden stress quietly drains performance, confidence, and retention.

• Absenteeism: The annual cost of absenteeism for a small business is approximately £547 per employee. For many SMEs, this financial strain can be significant.
• Presenteeism: The total cost of poor mental/emotional health to UK employers is estimated at £51 billion per year, with the biggest contributor being presenteeism (not fully productive due to mental or physical health issues). Employees lose the equivalent of 44 days of productivity on average per year due to working while unwell.

The high costs of recruitment and training to replace staff make investing in employee retention through wellbeing programs a smart financial decision, with a potential return of about £5 for every £1 invested.

The Unique Challenges for SMEs 🎯

Unlike large corporations, SMEs often lack the financial resources and time to address wellbeing effectively. Many small business owners and managers don't feel comfortable acting as therapists and cite a lack of expertise to handle difficult conversations. With smaller teams, the impact of one person's emotional state is felt by everyone, directly affecting team cohesion and collaboration.

Elevate Your Workplace Well-being with Cognomovement

Cognomovement provides a practical, cost-effective way for SMEs to support their teams. And because it is a "minimal-talking" and "non-invasive" solution, it is ideal for employees who may not feel comfortable opening up or for managers who lack the training for difficult conversations.

By providing fast, emotional resets, Cognomovement helps employees:

• Feel calmer, lighter, and more focused immediately after a session.
• Reset the nervous system to release unwanted emotional stresses like anxiety, worry and overwhelm.
• Handle personal challenges without crumbling, bringing more focus, energy, and creativity to their work.

This isn't about lengthy conversations or long-term therapy. It's about creating a thriving, vibrant environment where every individual feels supported, connected, and empowered to be their best.

When employees feel supported, knowing that Cognomovement can simply reset unwanted emotions, they are more likely to stay with a company that provides solutions that work. By offering this type of support, you are creating a culture where employees want to come to work, rather than looking for another job. This reduces the cost of recruitment. Unless of course, your business ends up expanding as a result.