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Improving mental health and wellbeing is a global challenge and it\u2019s every bit as important inside the workplace as it is outside of it. In fact, it could be affecting more people than you realize; research suggests 77% of employees<\/a> have experienced symptoms of poor mental health at some stage in their lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as the obvious harm caused to the individual, it\u2019s costly for businesses too. It\u2019s been reported that mental health problems are costing UK businesses<\/a> up to \u00a342 billion a year, including \u00a38 billion spent on replacing employees who\u2019ve left as a result of their problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, the focus on the importance of employee mental wellbeing has increased in recent years. Attitudes are shifting as the stigma that used to be associated with it is slowly but surely being removed, and more opportunities are being taken to bring the issue out into the open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awareness is growing thanks to events like World Mental Health Awareness Week that takes place every May. And with World Mental Health Day<\/a> on October 10th, it\u2019s particularly timely to think about some ways businesses could help nurture better mental wellbeing amongst their employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make it OK for employees to personalize their workspace <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s apparent that when employees are given some flexibility over personalizing their work environment, they\u2019re happier and this research from the University of Exeter suggests they might be up to 32% more productive<\/a> too. It\u2019s a way to express personality and affirm shared identify<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some companies might be uncomfortable with this \u2013 after all, many still subscribe to the lean approach to management and, in fairness, a large heap of clutter is unlikely to be conducive to working efficiently and feel calm and focused. There is a balance to be struck but it certainly seems that by allowing employees some leeway, it makes them feel a lot happier<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give employees the space to work in the way they prefer <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all have different preferences about the environment in which we\u2019re working and it seems the more these preferences can be accommodated the better. For example, this study from Cornell University<\/a> found that employees who were exposed to open office noise had increased epinephrine levels (also known as adrenaline \u2013 in other words, the trigger for the body\u2019s fight-or-flight response). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some companies have embraced open-plan offices to try to increase collaboration and communication, it does appear that for some employees at least it\u2019s not conducive to a happy and productive working environment. If they can\u2019t concentrate properly, it can be emotionally draining and raise stress levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It won\u2019t always be practical, but for those businesses that could take another look at how their working spaces are set up and offer some choice, it\u2019s a worthwhile consideration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promote better physical wellbeing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s generally accepted that physical activity improves mental health<\/a>. Not every company can offer its employees on-site gym facilities but there are still plenty of things that could be done to encourage employees to take better care of themselves physically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That might be arranging activities that can be done during the day either as breaks or even as perks \u2013 for instance, a weekly yoga session or a lunchtime walking group perhaps. Even very simple things like providing fresh fruit, encouraging employees to use stairs rather than lifts and making sure water is readily available supports a culture that encourages people to pause and reflect on the health choices they\u2019re making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encourage employees to stick to their working hours <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does your company have a culture of presenteeism? Maybe people aren\u2019t using up their annual holiday entitlement or perhaps what\u2019s known as \u2018leaveism\u2019 is becoming more prevalent – in other words, where employees are working during non-working hours like holidays and weekends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people experience occasional busy periods where they choose to do a few extra hours every now and then, but if it\u2019s becoming their usual mode of working, that could start to affect their mental health. It could lead to a situation where over-working becomes the norm and that can result in damaging burnout; this CIPD research<\/a> suggests these kinds of over-working practices are worryingly commonplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So try to address this by talking to employees about the importance of not routinely working outside regular hours \u2013 and let them know if they are struggling to fit their work in, it\u2019s important they raise the issue with their manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a point of showing appreciation for one another\u2019s efforts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you telling employees their work matters? Are employees telling each other their efforts are valued? Let\u2019s face it, we\u2019re all very quick to criticize ourselves and not really give ourselves credit for what we\u2019ve accomplished! If that thought process becomes the norm it can start to steadily chip away at wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If, however, employees are routinely being thanked and feel their overall contribution is appreciated as well as the results they achieve, that can have a really positive effect on wellbeing<\/a>. It builds their confidence in their own capabilities and that has a knock-on positive effect on mental resilience too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leverage the wellbeing benefits of giving <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The act of giving makes people feel good. Most people would probably agree that they get a \u2018buzz\u2019 from it. Organizations who want to help their employees with their mental health might find it useful to take a look at what they can do to harness this wellbeing buzz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are all kinds of ways to give of course. One of the most obvious ways is giving to charity<\/a>. This doesn\u2019t just have to be financial contributions. It could also be via contributing time in the form of volunteering. Giving manifests itself in many ways, however, it could include giving up some time to mentor someone else in the business perhaps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even something as simple as giving recognition and appreciation to other people can make the person saying the \u2018thank you\u2019 feel every bit as good as the person on the receiving end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be flexible about using work time to deal with non-work worries <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People don\u2019t leave their problems at the door when they come into work, and those little pockets of worry can start to grow if they aren\u2019t addressed. One way employers can help their employees\u2019 mental wellbeing is by giving them some space to deal with these issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That might mean knowing it\u2019s ok to take 15 minutes to make a phone call to get an issue sorted out. It might be allowing employees to work from home on the odd day or finish a bit early to go to an appointment. Basically, the more flexibility<\/a> there is to deal with out-of-work pressures, the more likely it is that the employee is going to feel able to cope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utilize external resources to support wellbeing activity <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can your company give employees any specific tools that might help them with their mental health and wellbeing? It doesn\u2019t have to cost a fortune \u2013 there are free external resources your company could make use of. For instance, these wellness action plans<\/a> have been created by mental health charity MIND and can provide guides for both employees and line managers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could take a look at the Heads Together programme<\/a>. There are also wellbeing apps like Headspace that help people find ways to achieve calmer minds. Employers might also want to think about providing access to online counseling or therapists; we love Buffer\u2019s recent initiative<\/a> that connects their remote workers to mental health coaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equip your managers with the skills to manage mental health issues <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Managers have a vital role to play in improving mental health in the workplace \u2013 they really are the frontline but they need guidance to know how best to deal with situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more: Could employee recognition support workplace wellbeing?<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might be a case of taking a bit of time to tune in to how employees are feeling; great managers are likely to have a pretty accurate idea if someone\u2019s suffering in silence and support them accordingly. It\u2019s also worth considering if managers might need some training in the signs to look out for – not only so they\u2019re better equipped to help in general but also to enable them to identify if a problem could need more specialized, and perhaps even urgent, help. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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