Tune in 5/10/21 at 5:30pm EST and hear my thoughts surrounding MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE. We can make a great impact with our employees when leaders are provided with the resources to share with our staff that may be struggling.
Mental Health in the Workplace
All members of a workplace share the burden of
depression and anxiety, it’s a vicious cycle. Change
starts with leaders, managers and HR professionals recognizing
the inner conflict many talented people feel, and doing
something about it. When people get the space and the support
they need, it can change their careers, and their lives.
Mental illness is a challenge, but it is not a weakness.
When we acknowledge our mental health, we get to know
ourselves better, and are more authentic people, employees,
and leaders. Authenticity at work leads to better performance,
engagement, employee retention and overall wellbeing.
Less than one third of people with mental illness get the
treatment they need, and this comes at a cost. Failure to
acknowledge an employee’s mental health can hurt productivity,
professional relationships, and the bottom line.
What needs to change? Professional support needs to get
better. We need to have the option to ask for help, and feel safe
doing so. We need more flexibility, sensitivity, and open-
mindedness from employers. The same treatment and attention
they’d give to a broken bone or maternity leave.
What can you do?
Educate employees about mental health issues,
encourage them to seek help if they need it, and be a support to
colleagues who might be struggling with mental illness or addiction.
o Ask the right (direct) questions
o Offer resources (NAMI, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Recovery programs (FREE), EAP (employee assistance program)
Thank you TieTechnology for sponsoring the show.
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