Preventing Burnout – Good for Employees, Good for Business
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It can lead to significant mental and physical consequences that are concerning for employees and employers alike. According to a Gallup poll, employees who experience high levels of burnout are “63% more likely to take a sick day, 13% […]
How to Reduce Holiday Stress at Work
We all know that the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, good cheer, and optimistic hopes for the New Year. It’s a time for parties, gifts, laughter, and joyous family gatherings. However, while that may be the ideal image we hold in our heads, it’s not always easy to live up to. […]
Workplace Wellness Starts with Leaders Modeling Good Self-Care
It’s important for businesses to promote workplace wellness and emotional health activities with their employees. Strong emotional health and wellness is tied to employees’ ability to develop effective relationships, manage their health, and be productive. It is linked to employee engagement, morale, and job satisfaction. All things that are not only essential to individuals but […]
Creating a Mental Health-Friendly Workplace
Since COVID-19 impacted the world in 2020, restrictions intended to prevent the transmission of the virus transformed the way Americans work. Pandemic-related school and business closures, transitions to remote work, and demands on essential workers left many US employees burned out, stressed, and reevaluating what they really wanted out of work and in life. Ultimately, […]
Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, with about 1 death every 11 minutes. Suicide rates in 2020 were 30% higher than in 2000, leaving tens of thousands of lives lost each year and causing grief and suffering to countless families and communities. “In 2020, an estimated 12.2 million adults seriously […]
