Corporate Leadership Mental Health Trends
Copped Up Guide to Boosting Mental Health at the Grind:
Get this: your noggin' is crucial to overall crookshanks, and it seems like the world's finally caught on. Schools, bosses, and coins are stepping up their game to offer mental health resources left and right. Here's a breakdown of what's poppin' in the realm of mental health at the workplace.
In the mad rat race we call life, it's the sly leaders who've got their heads screwed on right that reap the benefits—Forbes spits the truth: leaders who champion mental health fostering got a gold mine on their hands. Hello, higher employee loyalty, increased efficiency, and sky-high satisfaction rates! If your gang ain't thriving, then neither is your grind.
The world's a mess, and it's hit the workforce harder than ever before. COVID-19, uncertainty, and social strife have made it a jungle out here. So, your workers need to know their bosses have their backs. The Corporate Wellness Magazine got the lowdown: "disruptions and mental health fallout" are affecting workers more than ever. As the years roll on and the new normal keeps changing, your employees need to feel that their employers got their backs.
Get this: 92% of college seniors believe employers should offer mental health benefits. No lie! Handshake drops the mic on that one. If the young guns are the future of the workforce, hey, we're talking about priorities here. So how's the bigwigs making it happen?
The Harvard Business Review says bosses gotta show their human side. A hard-nosed, uncaring leader leaves workers feeling smothered and insecure. But when leaders show vulnerability, they're creating a culture of support and validating the struggles employees face—be it at work or beyond.
That's why mental health workshops are gaining traction (alongside the normie stuff like sexual harassment and company policy trainings). These workshops debunk common mental health myths, reduce stigma, and build necessary skills to navigate workplace mental health struggles.
But it ain't all about transparency and support. A killer way to engage employees in healthier, happier lives is by throwing in some team bonding activities. Ice breakers, team lunches, and shitty beers are cool, but what about something that not only brings teams closer but also promotes a moment of peace for their mental health?
Take it from Gardenuity: workshops led by our CEO, Donna Letier, can help you and your crew craft your very own desktop or outdoor garden. Spreading soil between your fingers, watering your plants, and breathing in fresh greenery ain't just a chore—it can be a healing, reflective experience. Elevate your workspace with the power of Mother Nature and let your team grow with Gardenuity.
- Forbes touts that leaders who prioritize mental health wellness in the workplace are reaping benefits such as higher employee loyalty, increased efficiency, and high satisfaction rates.
- The Corporate Wellness Magazine reports that disruptions and mental health fallout are affecting workers more than ever, emphasizing the need for employers to show support.
- According to Handshake, 92% of college seniors believe employers should offer mental health benefits, pointing towards these benefits as a priority for the future workforce.
- Harvard Business Review advises that leaders should show their human side, as hard-nosed, uncaring leaders can leave workers feeling insecure, while displaying vulnerability fosters a culture of support and helps validate struggles faced by employees.
