Create a work environment that supports employees' mental health in five steps

Work-life balance, psychological well-being at the workplace and mental health: these have become top priorities for employees. Failure to create a safe working environment that supports good mental health means you are certain to lose out on a lot of quality talent. Here is a five-step guide to creating an environment that supports employees' mental wellbeing.

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Encourage organic communication among employees

Allow workers to talk to one another in a natural way. This means, among other things, offering them common spaces where they can meet, and organising events and team-building activities.

Allow workers to take breaks

Do not require employees at your company to work like robots. A healthy approach to work and well-being includes taking occasional breaks from work. So create some tolerance in your company for workers to stop from time to time and just have a friendly chat.

Do not encourage toxic and unhealthy behaviour even indirectly

Some companies officially support workers' mental health but, at the same time, indirectly reward unhealthy and unsustainable behaviours. Do not encourage workaholics or reward workers who may have achieved short-term success, but only at the cost of toxic behaviour or unsustainable working patterns.

Openly discuss mental health

Talk openly about the topic of mental health at your company. Offer employees training on this issue and tools to address mental health issues.

Create a friendly office environment

The physical attributes of your work environment play a big role in how employees feel. Do not forget about plants, plenty of natural light, colour, or ergonomically designed work surfaces.



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Article source HR DIRECTOR - British website for HR directors and senior HR managers
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