TLS Group has expanded its focus on workforce wellbeing by officially supporting two mental health charities: Mates in Mind and the Lighthouse Club.
Mates in Mind aims to improve mental health across the construction and infrastructure sectors by promoting awareness and encouraging open conversations. The Lighthouse Club offers practical and emotional support to construction workers and their families during times of hardship.
Backing mental health on site
TLS Group’s partnership provides access to training and resources designed to help workers recognise signs of mental distress. Its teams are equipped with the skills to support colleagues and reduce stigma around mental health challenges.
The support extends beyond TLS’s core workforce to include suppliers and subcontractors, reflecting the company’s commitment to a healthy working environment across all levels of its operations.
Practical benefits for contractors and clients
By aligning with Mates in Mind and the Lighthouse Club, TLS Group contributes to safer and more supportive workplaces. This can lower absenteeism and improve workforce retention, factors crucial in delivering high-quality projects.
Both charities offer helplines and counselling enabling early intervention, which TLS says are essential to maintaining productivity and wellbeing on site.
Industry context
The construction sector faces significant mental health challenges, with rates of stress and anxiety well above average. TLS Group’s support adds to growing recognition within the highways and construction industry of the need for structured mental health programmes.
The company joins other firms seeking to embed wellbeing into their business models, not only for ethical reasons but also to improve operational performance.
