Factors that Influence
- Involvement with employees
- Open lines of communication
- Existing policies that deal with wellness
Mental Health & Wellness Support
Mental Health & Wellness Support
Background Information
This theme examines employees’ comfort levels and sentiments regarding work culture and systems that support employee mental health and well-being. This includes how trustworthy employees feel their managers and coworkers are.
Rather than identify any one issue, this score reflects general employee sentiments on this theme. As such, results can contrast with those on relationships or those that measure stress levels, such as:
My department has enough employees to handle our workload; and
My manager is available when I have questions or need help
Why is this Important?
The topic of mental health and wellness is an important indicator of how well employees feel supported at work. Even with no formal policies in place, managers and coworkers can work to create a culture that provides understanding and support for others, without stigma.
Effective managers can cultivate an environment that gives employees the comfort they need to be open about their wellbeing.
Environments that ignore employees or are openly hostile to mental wellbeing, lead to higher levels of stress and staff turnover.
Creating a positive workspace can help ensure that everyone can be their best selves which then manifests into higher employee satisfaction.
Recommended Action Items
Consider implementing the following action items as part of your personalized strategy to improve the level of employee engagement within your team.
Positive Working Relationships
It is important that managers know the members of their team well, both professionally and on a personal level. This does not mean that you need to be friends with each employee. The goal is to ensure everyone feels they are respected and are treated fairly. A culture of openness helps employees and reduces stigmas related to mental health.
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Acknowledge Good Work
It is important that managers provide positive feedback and acknowledge employee/team efforts and achievements. This helps build a stronger sense of confidence among employees and encourages more active involvement in ongoing and future tasks.
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Emotional Resilience
Managers’ behaviors can have a significant impact on their teams, especially during challenging times. It is very important for managers to be emotionally resilient and to guide their teams in a calm and productive manner.
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Promote Health & Wellness
Consider hosting seminars or workshops that address mental health and stress management techniques. Reinforce healthy behaviors by providing incentives and make mental health self-assessment tools available for all employees. These strategies help demonstrate that the organization believes in taking mental health and wellness seriously.
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