It’s a structured way to step back and understand how your organisation currently approaches mental health at work. By comparing your practices against ISO 45003, you gain a clear, objective view of what’s working well and where there may be opportunities to strengthen your approach 

No, it’s not an audit or a certification process. It’s a practical, low-pressure way to understand your current position before deciding whether certification (or any other next step) makes sense for you. 

Not at all. Many organisations use the assessment simply to sense-check their approach, gain reassurance, and improve practice without any intention to pursue certification.

Rather than focusing on how people feel at a point in time, the assessment looks at how work is designed, managed, and supported. Many organisations find it complements survey data by providing structural and leadership insight.

 Yes. It works alongside existing systems by focusing specifically on mental health at work and how everyday decisions and ways of working support or undermine it.

It looks at how mental health is considered in the reality of day-to-day work. This includes leadership behaviours, workload, role clarity, policies, support structures, and how decisions are made and reviewed.

That depends on what feels appropriate for your organisation. The scope is flexible and can range from leadership and systems review to broader organisational input if desired.

Yes, absolutely. It can be shaped to reflect your size, sector, structure, and the specific challenges your organisation is facing.

Yes. It can be applied organisation-wide or scoped to specific teams, functions, or regions, making it suitable for complex or multi-site environments

Very much so. Many organisations use it to validate, strengthen, and bring coherence to existing efforts rather than starting from scratch. 

It’s designed to be proportionate and respectful of your time. Most organisations complete it within a few weeks, depending on size and complexity.

No. The purpose is to help you understand and manage risk proactively, rather than reacting after issues arise. 

Yes, confidentiality is fundamental. Findings are shared only with agreed stakeholders and handled with care and discretion.

No. The focus is on clarity and prioritisation, helping you concentrate on what will have the greatest impact first. 

That’s where the value lies. You gain clear direction on what matters most, without feeling pressured to fix everything at once. 

It helps you understand whether your efforts are likely to reduce absenteeism, improve retention, strengthen engagement, and support sustainable performance.

It provides evidence that mental health at work is being considered in a structured and reasonable way, offering reassurance for leaders, boards, and governance discussions.

Yes. It demonstrates a considered and credible approach to the social dimension of sustainability and responsible business. 

It’s designed for organisations that want clarity and confidence around mental health at work, particularly HR, People, Health & Safety teams, and senior leaders. 

The easiest next step is to book a free discovery call. We’ll talk it through, show you how it works in practice, and help you decide whether it’s the right fit for your organisation.