World Mental Health Day: Post-pandemic mental health has become the talk of the town. It is no longer just an elite conversation. Mental health, is now a term that can be found in multiple social media posts, blogs and more. The service sector is now realizing the importance of the mental well-being of its employees.Also Read – World Mental Day 2022: 5 Ways To Be Mentally Strong In Life
The stigma attached to mental health seems to be fading. People are recognizing the need to address this issue more seriously. Companies are also bringing changes at the policy level to ensure the mental well-being of employees. Also Read – Deepika Padukone credits her mother for recognizing her depression: ‘I don’t know what state I’ll be in today’
How companies are going the extra mile to address employee mental health
- Companies are now engaging more with their employees regarding mental health.
- Organizations are offering support systems, access to mental wellness experts, emphasis on work-life balance, and mental wellness leaves to help employees cope.
- Now, more than ever, organizations are prioritizing employee mental health for a variety of reasons including increasing productivity and helping employees maintain a balance between professional demands and personal life.
- Employers are now trying to de-stigmatize mental health issues.
- Post-pandemic companies are creating flexible workplace policies to suit the needs of their employees.
- Encourage employees to opt for WFH.
- Companies are also providing facilities like meditation, pranayama, mental health webinars etc. to reduce stress.
- Companies are also offering paid time off.
Although companies are finally taking note, tackling mental health issues will require much more and take much longer. Also Read – ‘Astronauts need breaks too’: This company offers all its employees an 11-day ‘reset and recharge break’
