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How Can Managers Promote Mental Health In The Workplace?

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Aman Rawat
How Can Managers Promote Mental Health In The Workplace?

Mental health is important- there’s no denying that. For decades, there has been a lot of discussion, debate, and awareness around mental health. Recently, the topic again came into the limelight after the world’s best cricketers and athletes, such as Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Ben Stokes prioritized their mental health in the Tokyo Olympics.

 

Employee well-being has a direct impact on the employee engagement, motivation, and productivity at work. Keeping an eye out for changes in employee productivity will help you provide proactive support to anyone who is experiencing difficulties. 

performance management software can automatically process and share this information for you, so it doesn’t have to be obtrusive or time-consuming. Keep a watch on the following items in particular:

  • Hours and overtime – Does anyone consistently stay late or work unscheduled overtime? It could mean they’re having trouble focusing, or it could mean they’re overly involved and on the verge of mental fatigue. Any disruption in a good work/life balance should be taken seriously.
  • Workload – Is there any member in the team who is feeling overburdened or is given more work than he/she can handle every week? Do they have too many responsibilities? 
  • Downtime – Is anyone taking advantage of their vacation time? Do they take longer breaks, or do they not take any at all? Is anyone available to work on the weekend??
  • Productivity – Is anyone making uncommon mistakes or taking longer than usual to complete tasks?
  • Absence – Many employees report to work physically ill because they believe they are unable to request time off to maintain their mental health. To normalize mental health management, keep an eye on absenteeism and create a friendly policy of mental health sick leave.

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