Advice: New Year’s mental health resolutions for employers

New Year’s mental health resolutions for employers

ASHLEY ROBINSON KNAPPS serves as human resources manager for Baton Rouge-based Enginuity Global. Previously, she was director of human resources for HR Solutions. “Employers should look internally at their own wellness. If you are stressed, more than likely your employees are, too. Stress doesn’t always start at the office but companies can help their employees have a better mentally healthy environment. A mentally well employee will be more productive and happy, and employers that go out of their way to show they care will see a difference.”

1FOCUS ON EMPLOYEES’ WELLBEING AND HOW THEY ARE

DOING. We often associate the year’s end with reviewing an employee’s performance, but Knapps suggests a different type of review, emphasizing to employees that management and company leaders want them to start the new year with a healthy mindset.

2ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEES TO SET

PERSONAL GOALS. Consider organizing a wellness event, and reach out to your benefits administrator with your carrier representative to see what wellness options are available. Knapps recommends holding a wellness and health screening day. Offer healthy options in the break room such as fruits and bottled waters.

3TAKE A BREATH. Set aside time on the company calendar for daily breaks. Knapps suggests employees get up and walk the stairs, take a walk outside, or simply take a moment to do a minute meditation or close their eyes for breathing exercises. Often breaks are associated with lunch periods, but employers should consider helping employees find a mental break during each day to clear their minds.

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