What’s the Real Issue?

We keep hearing “men need to talk more,” yet many bosses whinge that their male employees never come forward with problems. Here’s a wake-up call: men are talking—they’re just not talking to you. Maybe it’s not the men who need to change; maybe it’s the environment they’re in. Harold Floyd from Elite Force Safety will call this out head-on, exposing why men often bypass the boss and who needs to step up if we want genuine openness around mental health in the workplace.

Expect Straight Talk

• Cut Through the Clichés: It’s time to stop banging on about men “keeping it in.” Sometimes, the more significant block is a rigid workplace culture.

• Flipping the Script: Learn why even well-intentioned policies can still fall flat—and what you can do to fix that.

• No Blame Game: This is about a shared responsibility. Don’t just point a finger at men.

Some Hard Facts

• Men Account for 3 in 4 Suicides
  Men make up around 75% of UK suicides (Samaritans), and suicide is the top cause of death for men under 50.

• Less Likely to Seek Professional Help
  Nearly 1 in 3 men never seek medical or psychological support for mental health problems, compared to 1 in 5 women (Mental Health Foundation).

• They Don’t Trust the Boss
  Over 40% of men say they’d rather talk to a mate than their line manager or HR when stress hits (CIPD).

• Negative Workplace Responses
  1 in 5 employees who disclose mental health issues to management receives a negative or dismissive reaction (Mind), which stops men from speaking up again.

Who Should Join?

• Bosses, HR & Team Leads: If you suspect you’re part of the problem—or want to ensure you’re not.

• Employees (All Genders): Because everyone benefits when workplaces don’t shove mental health under the rug.

• This is open to any man or woman who wants to learn and help make a change