Mental health has always been highly important to Infigo, which was one of the many reasons why we got involved with the Printing Charity – which provides a free 24/7/365 helpline, offering practical and emotional support to anyone working in the print, paper, packaging and graphic industry.

We also introduced a trailblazing 4-day working week, demonstrating that when implemented alongside flexible working practices, it can lead to better work-life balance, lower stress levels, increased productivity, and reduced environmental impacts – as we recognise that our staff and their wellness are key to Infigo’s success.

In addition to these endeavours, Infigo also proudly supported another great cause in the mental health space, back in November 2023 – as official broadcast sponsors for a live panel discussion, and recording of the Man Up / Man Down podcast, in Brighton, UK.

Episode 6: Mind Games

So, we thought it was high time that we invited David Pawsey, who has also been an integral part of the Infigo marketing team over the last 5 years, to take part in our latest PrintPod podcast episode, hosted by Infigo Head of Global Marketing, Chris Minn, and featuring Man Up / Man Down co-host and co-founder, Volker Ballueder.

During the episode, the trio explore some of the various challenges in speaking up about our mental health, especially as we find ourselves in a post-Covid era, where the pandemic has acted as a catalyst in removing the stigma behind what is now the leading cause of death in the UK for not only young males (aged between 1-19yrs) but where adult men (aged 45-64yrs) have the highest rate of suicide by age, of 20 per 100,000.

David Pawsey said on the session “I’ve often worked with companies that make a lot of noise about supporting staff’s wellbeing but it is often that – just noise.

However having worked as a contractor for Infigo over the last five+ years, I have seen the way they support staff. I’ve had a particularly tough year myself and I’ve always felt comfortable enough to openly speak to my friends and colleagues about how I’m feeling. In short, despite the fact that I’m not a permanent member of staff, I’ve benefited from the support that makes Infigo such a caring company.”

Volker added: “As men we all struggle at one time or another but many of us feel that we’re alone. Through Man Up / Man Down we are trying to get men to talk more and if we can get just one person to reach out for help, rather than taking their own life, then we have done our job.

And it’s thanks to forward-thinking companies like Infigo that we are able to spread our message to a wider audience.”

Like and subscribe

To hear more from The PrintPod podcast, make sure you subscribe through our YouTube Podcasts or Spotify channels, for regular updates on the latest trends in print and business in general – from industry leaders to those taking up their first role in the print industry and everyone in between.