Making Mental Health Of Employees Central In The Workplace

Making Mental Health Of Employees Central In The Workplace

Work stress is no joke! Almost one-third of the population of working candidates is facing issues in the workplace that are having a negative impact on their mental health. There may be various reasons – heavy workload, less pay, discrimination, or having a toxic boss or coworkers.

Candidates who are willing to seek a new job may be doing so because of one or more of these stressors in their current workplace, along with other aspects that may attract them towards the new job, such as higher salary, better benefits, and improved flexibility. Whatever the reason may be, it is important to understand these stressors and support the mental health of employees in order to go a long way towards hiring the right people and preventing burnout.

You may have already lost out on a few great candidates, trying to fill up the vacancies with new aspirants. But, you don’t want to make the same mistake of hiring new candidates who will again quit in the near future. You need to understand that candidates are interested in more than just salary and compensation. They want flexibility and positivity in the workplace, which can keep them mentally fit and help them have a good quality of life. Addressing these issues and promoting mental health and wellness benefits to prospective candidates will certainly pay off.

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Challenges faced by candidates Competitive culture There’s always an expectation of being “on” at all times. This constant pressure to perform can be stressful and overwhelming. You must state that performing well and achieving goals is of prime concern, but remember that at times, it is only human to not be able to give the best.

Discrimination Discrimination towards people who come from a lower background, or based on their colour, caste, and religion, is commonly seen in workplace scenarios. Such discrimination often discourages even the best employees to quit their job because of mental harassment, meaning a diamond easily lost!

Toxic seniors This is another issues being seen in a variety of workplaces. There are toxic seniors who love taking credit for other the work of their juniors. They also like the power they get so they can boss around in the workplace. They might also try to pass off their duties to the levels below them, making the employees work overtime, without getting any extra pay or recognition.

How can these challenges be addressed?

By making talk Talking about mental health in the workplace is the most important thing that can be done to ensure the well-being of the employees. There should be enough support and resources for employees when they wish to discuss about their mental health with their senior or the employer.

Open door policy Creating an open-door policy is another way to help employees feel comfortable. With this policy, employees feel free to speak to their managers about any issues they’re having, without

the fear of judgment or reckoning. Such open talk can help deal with a whole lot of mental stresses.

Teamwork culture The environment in which the team works should be more supportive and less competitive.

Certainly, there are enough targets to be achieved, and a good amount of workload to be handled. But, over competitiveness can harm the mental health of the employees, leading them to feel discouraged and quit the job altogether.

Anyone working in the recruitment industry should be aware of all the above-mentioned challenges, and make an effort to protect the mental health of any candidates they’re hiring for a client company. Mental health should not be taken for granted. For this, they must first ensure that the client company has a supportive environment in the workplace, which can maintain a candidate’s well-being, both mentally and physically. Then, they must also speak to the candidates and assure them that they’ll be in good hands. Start the change today!

And, as an employer, if you’re wondering where you can find such apt recruiters, WalkWater Talent Advisors is the name! They’re one of the leading leadership hiring companies in India, where the recruiting team is always on the check with both candidates and client companies to ensure that workplace relationships are for a long term. They believe that a positive and supportive environment is the recipe for victory. They drive positive change to the understanding of mental health issues, and work towards eliminating discrimination and normalizing conversations and actions around mental health, thus improving lives and business.

Visit our website: https://www.walkwatertalent.com/