While stress may not always be bad, too much can negatively affect one’s overall well-being.
Higher levels of stress have even been linked to increased risk of illness and disease.
Some connections between stress and illness are actually determined by the ways you cope with stress.
While there’s no right or wrong way to cope with stress, here are some tips and ideas to try the next time you feel overwhelmed.
Leaders must watch for signs of burnout.
Manage workload closely.
Check in regularly with staff.
Ask how they manage stress.
Offer resources before burnout happens.
Make mental health a priority, like physical health.
Show caring.
Say it’s okay not to be okay.
Normalize taking breaks.
Share your own experiences.
Let employees know help is available.
Foster connections between coworkers.
Peer support helps address issues early.
Improve work culture every day through actions.
Listen without judgment.
Respect what employees share privately, too.
Connecting wellbeing, mental health, and experience makes for healthier workplaces.
We recently held a dynamic panel discussion on “Connecting the Dots Between Wellbeing, Mental Health, and Employee Experience.”
It was an enlightening experience for everyone involved.
Our distinguished panellists, Melissa Schwartzman, Stephanie Lemek, SPHR, MBA, CTSS, Ashley Watson, and Angelique Hamilton, MBA, shared invaluable insights.
They emphasized the importance of proactive and compassionate leadership.
From strategies to detect early signs of stress to creating a sense of belonging, our panellists covered it all.
They highlighted practical approaches like regular check-ins and offering resources before burnout occurs.
The discussion underscored that mental health should be treated with the same urgency as physical health.
Leaders play a crucial role in creating an environment where employees feel safe to express their concerns.
For those who couldn’t attend, you can find out more and listen to our full discussion:
A heartfelt thank you to our panellists for their contributions.
Thank you to Hacking HR for hosting this important conversation.
Together, we can make our workplaces healthier and more supportive for everyone.
Best regards,
Rod Hutchings, MAppSc