5 steps to creating a mentally healthy workplace
6 years, 1 month ago

5 steps to creating a mentally healthy workplace

ABC  

With heavy workloads, long hours, insufficient support, job insecurity and bullying found in many Australian workplaces, it's little wonder that our work affects our mental health. "If someone has had a mental health issue, getting back to work can sometimes be grounding and comforting," Dr Blashki says. "Workplaces aren't always causing mental health issues; sometimes they can be part of the solution in helping people get back to a normal rhythm." Mental health work programs include: Worksite physical activity programs Coaching and mentoring programs Mental health first aid and education Resilience training CBT-based return-to-work programs Wellbeing checks Encouraging employee involvement Source: Heads Up Focus on wellness that works Regular catch-ups between managers and staff, support and training programs, and return-to-work programs can all go a long way in ensuring mental health is a workplace priority.

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Over 60-hour work week could have 'adverse' health effects, warns Economic Survey 2024-25
2 months ago

Over 60-hour work week could have 'adverse' health effects, warns Economic Survey 2024-25

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Even as there is a raging debate on long working hours, lasting 70-90 hours work week, the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday said prioritising mental health in the workplace matters for overall well-being and harmonious society and can enhance worker productivity. “Hostile work cultures and excessive hours spent working at the desk can adversely affect mental well-being and …

What workplace leaders can do for mental health
10 months, 4 weeks ago

What workplace leaders can do for mental health

Hindustan Times  

Terming poor mental health a national epidemic may sound alarmist, but, according to a 2022 Deloitte study, this costs the nation $14 billion annually. One study shows that 93% of the mental health issues among corporate employees were related to workplace stress. Research shows that destructive leadership, which includes aggression, abuse, and direct or indirect support to actions that go …

Easy but crucial actions you must take to build a mentally healthy workplace
1 year, 10 months ago

Easy but crucial actions you must take to build a mentally healthy workplace

Hindustan Times  

In terms of overall health and welfare, work can have an enormous impact because though work brings meaning, structure and purpose to your life besides the monetary benefits and we also benefit from a sense of identity but working in a negative environment can have the opposite effect, which can be detrimental to our emotional and mental health. Easy but …

The Hidden Costs of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
1 year, 11 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 …

Bosses say they care about mental health — can workers trust them?
2 years, 1 month ago

Bosses say they care about mental health — can workers trust them?

LA Times  

Faced with high levels of worker stress, anxiety and burnout as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies pledged that employee mental health would become a top priority. “The vast majority of the corporations, the businesses that are saying, ‘Oh, we care, mental health is important,’ I just don’t believe it,” said Claudia Sahm, a 46-year-old former Federal Reserve …

Five tips to ensure better mental health of employees at workplace
2 years, 5 months ago

Five tips to ensure better mental health of employees at workplace

Firstpost  

Demonstrate work-life balance and encourage your employees to take care of their own mental health Toxic work environments can have a negative impact on the mental health of employees. If workplace stress is regarded as one of the major causes of mental health issues, it can also help solve those issues. Even if a company provides coverage for mental and …

Employee wellness as a clinching factor
3 years, 3 months 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 …

Mental health should be at the forefront of today’s workplace
3 years, 3 months 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 …

Employers urged to find new ways to address workers’ mental health
5 years, 8 months ago

Employers urged to find new ways to address workers’ mental health

Salon  

In the middle of a work project at a global corporate consulting firm, Katherine Switz was gripped with a debilitating bout of anxiety. The American Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, which includes certain mental health conditions, and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to help them get their jobs done. Some employers also offer mental …

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