Mental health support in an inclusive work culture
1 year, 6 months ago

Mental health support in an inclusive work culture

Hindustan Times  

A decade ago, conversations around mental health support at the workplace were simply swept under the corporate carpet. As we peel back the layers of corporate norms, it becomes evident that mental health support stands as an irreplaceable pillar in creating an environment where every employee can thrive. Investing in mental health support not only benefits individual employees but also yields significant economic returns, creating a win-win scenario for both employees and organisations. In the face of the 2020 pandemic, mental well-being took centre stage, and workplaces started embracing mental health support policies. Employees who receive mental health support and engage in self-care activities are better equipped to manage stress, make effective decisions, and maintain focus on their work responsibilities.

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AI, flexibility & sustainability redefine workplaces in India
1 week, 1 day ago

AI, flexibility & sustainability redefine workplaces in India

Live Mint  

In the past 11 months, we’ve witnessed the rise of new workplace practices alongside the reinforcement of existing ones. However, employees with hybrid work arrangements reported greater job satisfaction and had reduced turnover than those who came to the office all five days. Similarly, LinkedIn’s 2023 Workforce Report highlighted mental well-being and work-life balance as critical priorities for young Indian …

Year ender 2024: Mental health trends and habits in workplace that everyone is talking about
1 week, 2 days ago

Year ender 2024: Mental health trends and habits in workplace that everyone is talking about

Hindustan Times  

Mental health issues in the workplace, though not a new phenomenon, have become increasingly prevalent in recent years due to the growing complexities of professional environments and the year 2024 was a game-changer in revolutionising mental well-being. Therapy, tech and trends: A 2024 mental health recap In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Upasana Raina, HR Director at GI Group Holding, …

Inclusive Leadership: A Key Factor in Supporting Mental Health at Work
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inclusive Leadership: A Key Factor in Supporting Mental Health at Work

India Today  

The article emphasizes the importance of DEI in supporting mental health at work. It highlights that mental well-being is not an optional benefit but a mandatory question for employees, and that inclusive environments will encourage people to voice and table their needs. The article also focuses on creating flexible work environments, fostering belonging through inclusive leadership, and normalising mental health …

Mental health imperative: Steering growth through employee well-being
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mental health imperative: Steering growth through employee well-being

Hindustan Times  

There is a growing recognition that mental health is intrinsically linked to economic prosperity. A mentally healthy workforce is more productive, creative, and resilient, leading to higher levels of innovation and efficiency, and every dollar invested in mental health interventions returns with four dollars in improved health and productivity, emphasising the importance of prioritising mental health within corporate strategies to …

Mental health at the non-profit workplace
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mental health at the non-profit workplace

Hindustan Times  

We often picture non-profit leaders as individuals who have sacrificed or foregone opportunities to earn wealth and have instead chosen to serve vulnerable communities in remote, rural settings. Mental health It was no surprise when 94% non-profit leaders who participated in Dasra’s upcoming flagship research on mental health admitted to struggling with work-life balance. With limited funding available, not all …

Prioritising employee mental health post-Covid: The key to a resilient workforce
1 year, 4 months ago

Prioritising employee mental health post-Covid: The key to a resilient workforce

Hindustan Times  

As the world emerges from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial for employers and paymasters to recognise the paramount importance of maintaining good mental health among their employees. By fostering a supportive work environment, promoting work-life balance, and providing access to mental health resources, employers can help alleviate the burden on employees. Fostering a supportive work …

Mental health: Who bears the cost at the workplace?
1 year, 5 months ago

Mental health: Who bears the cost at the workplace?

Hindustan Times  

Humans are social beings. Soon enough laptop fatigue set in along with a host of other problems including mental health problems since humans are simply not genetically adept to deal with lives without the essential human connect. The mental health of the species underwent another drastic round of conditioning As per World Health Organization statistics, 15% of working-age adults were …

The Hidden Costs of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
1 year, 8 months ago

The Hidden Costs of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

News 18  

Mental health issues can be a major concern in the workplace, as they can have a significant impact on employee productivity, absenteeism, and turnover. Dr Vasudha Agarwal, Clinical Director, United We Care, says, “Mental health issues are a pressing concern for employers, as the poor mental health of employees results in a high cost to employers. The absence of a …

Tips to create an environment for mental well-being of women in corporate world
1 year, 9 months ago

Tips to create an environment for mental well-being of women in corporate world

Hindustan Times  

The work towards wellbeing of women in the corporate world is not given the importance that it should but leaders who commit to women’s overall wellbeing get better work done for the business which makes their organisations better so, what can corporates do to improve the mental health of women in their organisations? Tips to create an environment for mental …

Activities that foster safe working environments and advocate mental wellbeing
2 years, 1 month ago

Activities that foster safe working environments and advocate mental wellbeing

Hindustan Times  

Workplaces should strongly advocate the importance of breaking the stigma attached to mental health and strive to promote mental wellness. Activities that foster safe working environments and advocate mental wellbeing Believe and employ a holistic approach to wellness and tap into aspects of physical health, preventive health care and of course mental health. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Srikanth …

Employee wellness as a clinching factor
3 years ago

Employee wellness as a clinching factor

The Hindu  

From usually being just a parameter in ascertaining “Best Places to Work”, well-being is increasingly being seen as a whole category in itself while marking companies for employee-friendliness. Contributing to this trend is ‘Healthy Workplaces’, an exercise initiated in 2012 by a non-profit to rate companies on how well they weave concern for employee wellness — both of the body …

11 Things We Actually Want To Keep From 2021
3 years ago

11 Things We Actually Want To Keep From 2021

Huff Post  

Francesco Carta fotografo via Getty Images As 2022 approaches, there are some things we'd like to take with us. If you had told us on New Year’s Eve 2019 that two years from now we’d still be dealing with a devastating and ongoing pandemic, we probably wouldn’t have taken too kindly to the news. The normalization of mental health days …

Mental health should be at the forefront of today’s workplace
3 years ago

Mental health should be at the forefront of today’s workplace

The Independent  

Fora is a Business Reporter client Prioritising well-being in the workspace, along with optimised office space, enhances the productivity of employees and businesses Mental health and wellbeing support is needed more than ever. Fora’s buildings receive more fresh air than the majority of Grade A commercial office spaces in London and the UK, while best-in-class ventilation draws in 100 per …

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers
3 years, 2 months ago

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers

Hindustan Times  

During the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak of 2003, a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and sleep disorders were noted among health care workers. The occupational burnout During the Covid-19 pandemic, a systematic review across 21 countries found a high prevalence of moderate depression, anxiety, and PTSD among health care workers. The situation among Covid-19 warriors is …

What happens when mental-health issues get in the way of work
3 years, 6 months ago

What happens when mental-health issues get in the way of work

Live Mint  

Naomi Osaka did something this week that would be unthinkable in many workplaces. But Ms. Osaka’s openness about her mental-health struggles is a public example of private issues companies are increasingly facing as a young generation more candid about such challenges joins the workforce, employers say. Situations become more complicated if an employee can’t fulfill a core obligation of the …

Workers look to their bosses for mental health support. Many aren’t getting it
3 years, 8 months ago

Workers look to their bosses for mental health support. Many aren’t getting it

LA Times  

Home-bound workers and those out serving the public have struggled to keep their equilibrium during a trauma year of mass disease and death. “We’ve all lost sense of when to stop working and what a weekend means.” Uchitel said she hopes internal struggles even among top executives will compel companies to get more serious about how they support employees’ mental …

Can companies actually help workers stay happy and healthy?
3 years, 9 months ago

Can companies actually help workers stay happy and healthy?

BBC  

Can companies actually help workers stay happy and healthy? Encouragingly, employers are taking notice.” Eliza, who’s seen an increase in the number of wellness programmes, classes and workshops at her investment firm, feels “the pandemic forced this urgency, like, we’re literally going to lose people quickly if we don’t do something”, she says. Alamy Despite more conversation about wellness in …

Mental health issues among healthcare workers on the rise
3 years, 9 months ago

Mental health issues among healthcare workers on the rise

Live Mint  

"The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to provide updated prevalence estimates for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder among health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic," say researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, U.K., who conducted a new systematic review of 65 studies from around the world, involving a total of 97,333 healthcare …

Millions of mental health sufferers fear returning to the workplace
3 years, 10 months ago

Millions of mental health sufferers fear returning to the workplace

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Led by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, …

Mental health toll on NHS workers in lockdown revealed as first figures show staff absence rose by 165,000 days
4 years, 4 months ago

Mental health toll on NHS workers in lockdown revealed as first figures show staff absence rose by 165,000 days

The Telegraph  

"They have had leave cancelled, and their training has been put on hold. If this goes on for much longer without proper respite, I have real concerns about the impact on staff across the NHS.” Beyond the pandemic, unions have also pointed towards staff shortages and pay conditions as a major driver behind the increase in mental health sickness. Sadly …

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