Table 3 Participants’ responses on items assessing the acceptability of mental health interventions in the workplace (percentages, Mdn, IQR)

Possible concerns of managers to implement such interventions:

 Workplace is not responsible

6.2

15.4

43.1

33.8

1.5

3

1

 Staff will hesitate to participate

3.1

10.8

55.4

27.7

3.1

3

1

 Lack of resources

1.5

10.8

33.8

52.3

0

4

1

 Use interventions during work time

0

13.8

32.3

49.2

3.2

4

1

 Workplace is an inappropriate setting

6.2

10.8

55.4

26.2

0

3

1

Arguments that may convince managers to implement such interventions:

 Information on economic benefit

3.1

7.7

20

66.2

1.5

4

1

 Information on social benefits

1.5

21.5

33.8

38.5

1.5

3

1

 Successful testimonials from other managers

0

9.2

21.5

61.5

6.2

4

1

 Scientific research on benefits

6.2

23.1

40

24.6

4.6

3

2

 Minimal time investment for managers

1.5

10.8

38.5

46.2

1.5

3

1

 Minimal time investment for employees

4.6

6.2

43.1

41.5

3.1

3

1

Concerns of employees to use such interventions:

 Confidentiality

0

3.1

26.2

69.2

1.5

4

1

 Discrimination and stigma

0

4.6

26.2

69.2

0

4

1

 Career progression and job security

0

9.2

18.5

70.8

0

4

1

 Workplace should not be involved in mental wellbeing

4.6

16.9

50.8

24.6

0

3

1