Mortgage Brain has become the latest signatory of the Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter (MIMHC).
In addition to joining the MIMHC, the firm brought back its ‘Summer Fridays’ perk, which encourages employees to wrap up their work week at lunchtime on Fridays in July and August.
With the signing of the MIMHC and the return of Summer Fridays, Mortgage Brain aimed to prioritise employee mental health and wellbeing.
Pollyanna Puddephat (pictured), head of marketing at Mortgage Brain, said: “As a leading player in our industry, we acknowledge the responsibility we bear, not just to our clients, but also to our hardworking team.
“Signing the MIMHC is our commitment to fostering a supportive, healthy, and inclusive work environment.”
She added: “As an industry, it’s crucial that we acknowledge and address the struggles many individuals around us face – be it burnout, stress, or poor mental health.
“These challenges have profound implications, not only for the individuals experiencing them but also for the overall health of the mortgage industry.
“By reinstating Summer Fridays, we want to create an opportunity for our staff to relax, recharge, and enjoy their summer weekends even more.
“Whether they choose a quiet garden snooze or adventures with friends and family, we hope this initiative will show our people that they are valued and their hard work is very much-appreciated.”
Puddephat said: “By taking care of one another, we are, in essence, taking care of our businesses, because a supported and mentally healthy workforce is the foundation of a thriving and successful company.”
