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and support and can be led by example from the top down.
Therefore, a different approach is required.
companies and people ҇still҇ Most look at stress as something
consider what actually ҇works; ҇ Lastly, what would make a real
we need to manage. However, managing stress and pressure at work through working less, balancing work with enough downtime to counter the negative effects is all very well but it is
difference to your people? If you are unsure, hire an expert in the field, just like you’d do with your tax and other specialised areas.
We need to place people at the centre of the conversation.
In my experience and considering evidence-based research, the most impactful and lasting change is through a person-centred individual approach that considers the function of our human psyche instead of attempting to manage external circumstances, situations and people.
not creating the desired effect as is evident in the prevailing stress amongst people nowadays.
Therefore, what we need to do is change the conversation around mental health and wellbeing. We need to place people at the centre of the conversation. We
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need to inspire and empower people to own and create their experiences. We need to take action in providing valuable and transformative support and guidance instead of covering the issues with a Band-Aid or trying to change something that isn’t changeable. This is not the sole responsibility of an employer, but an employer is in a position to create an environment that is conducive to drive a change in how we approach mental wellbeing which will benefit their people and inadvertently benefit the company. However, I believe this to be choice not a requirement. What is your experience of mental wellbeing at work?