TASHA’S UPDATE Recent research demonstrates that employees with a positive mood are 31% more PRODUCTIVE, achieve 37% more SALES and experience 300% more CREATIVITY (not simply the mosaic creating type creativity – but the innovative solution focussed creativity that supports diverse business outcomes). Over recent years we have seen employers develop a better understanding of mental illness to enable them to better support and respond to employees in distress. However we
need to now see this approach expand to include preventative actions where we proactively build the positive mental health and wellbeing of our workforce. So many organisations are still grappling with how to approach mental illness, that the idea of mental wellness may seem intangible and yet the research demonstrates that there are significant improvements we can make in the way we lead, communicate and make decisions. In this edition we have interviewed business leaders who are taking
proactive as well as responsive steps to build the mental health and wellbeing of their employees; we discuss how leaders can have a positive influence during times of organisational change and we hear form guest columnists about diversity of ages and cultures in the workplace. So, how are you proactively supporting the mental health and wellbeing of your workforce?
Written by Tasha Broomhall www.bloomingminds.com.au
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