The article emphasizes the importance of mental health in the workplace, revealing that only 25% of U.S. employees believe their organization genuinely cares about their well-being. This lack of care can adversely affect performance, increasing sick days and turnover rates. To improve mental health, experts suggest that leaders openly discuss mental well-being, share personal experiences, and address toxic behaviors within the workplace. By prioritizing these strategies, organizations can create a healthier work environment that ultimately benefits both employees and the bottom line.
At one time we may have thought that workplace well-being was separate from personal well-being. But now with digital overload, remote work, and a blurring of lines between work and home, it is a critical area for addressing how we feel about life in general.
As leaders, the most important role you can play in creating a mentally healthy workforce is to tackle stigma by having conversations in the workplace around mental well-being.
One of the most powerful things a leader can do to support mental health at work is to name the dysfunction, and actively protect their people from it.
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