Your employees’ mental health is critical and needs to be protected.

A global study from the Workforce Institute at Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) found that:

• 60% of employees say their job is the biggest factor influencing their mental health;
• 81% of employees would prioritize good mental health over a high-paying job; and
• 64% admit they would take a pay cut for a job that better supports their mental wellness.

Prioritizing employee mental health isn’t just the “right thing to do”; it’s critical to your business’s success.

The U.S. Surgeon General released a Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being to help employers to develop employee well-being resources and programs to support their workforce better. The main components of the Framework include:

Protection from harm

Employers need to create and sustain a work environment that prioritizes physical and psychological safety, as it’s a critical foundation for ensuring mental health and well-being.

Connection and community

Employers should create cultures of inclusion and belonging, and cultivate trust, collaboration and teamwork.

Work-Life harmony

When possible, provide more autonomy over how work is done. Offer flexible scheduling, paid leave and promote work/life balance by distinguishing boundaries between work and time away from work.

Dignity and meaning

People must maintain a sense of dignity and meaning, both within and outside the workplace.

Employers can support employees by offering competitive wages that align with the market.

Employers should also promote constructive communication and engage employees in workplace-related decisions, foster and cultivate a culture of recognition and gratitude, and connect individual roles with the company’s overall mission.

Opportunity for growth

Employees want to know that they have a chance to develop and grow in their careers. Employers can support this by offering relevant training, mentoring and related developmental opportunities.

Employers should also develop and communicate clear ways forward for career development and advancement, and provide ongoing feedback – both formal and informal.

Need Help?

Creating a mental health plan can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. We can help you to develop an effective strategy tailored to your business.

If you’re ready to improve mental health in your business, get in touch with us today.