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  • 2 Main Secrets to Managing Employee Mental Health and Well Being

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    Employee well-being and mental health should be at the forefront of every organization. Ever since the COVID-19 days, many organizations have taken an interest in their employeeโ€™s mental health. During the pandemic, it is reported that 4 in 10 adults reported symptoms of either anxiety or depression.

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    The increase in mental health issues has led more individuals to suffer from negative mental health effects such as difficulty sleeping and eating, or even an increase in alcohol consumption and substance abuse. All of this can inadvertently lead to the worsening of an employeeโ€™s mental health. 

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    Other issues that can contribute to your employees poor mental health include isolation due to the work from home season, and job loss. In this article, weโ€™ll discuss some of the different ways a good leader or HR representative can identify employees struggling with their mental health. As a HR recruitment organization based in Singapore, weโ€™re on the constant lookout for different tips and ways to manage our employeeโ€™s mental well being. 


    Employee Mental Health During COVID-19 

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    It is no surprise that the COVID-19 work from home season has had detrimental effects on our mental health. Stress, burnout, and unprecedented hours can lead to the decline in employee mental health. There are many different things an organization can do to help employees fight your employeeโ€™s declining mental health state. However, the best way to tackle your workerโ€™s declining mental health would be to take action. In other words, you need to prove to your employees that you care about their health. 


    Some common ways to show your employees that you care about their mental health include: 

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    A. Improve their well-being at work