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They shared how there was extreme pressure to come to the office several days a week, and if they were working from home, they were made to be on camera.
These mandated days included a long commute on public transportation.
And as fall has turned to winter in the midwest, their anxiety was now coupled with seasonal depression.
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This employee wasnβt alone.
Soon, others chimed in about how the mandated return to office has adversely impacted their mental health.
And as a leader, the health and well-being of your employees cannot be neglected.
On this ππ§πππ«π§πππ’π¨π§ππ₯ ππ’π§π-ππ¨ππ² πππ₯π₯π§ππ¬π¬ πππ², I want to remind you that itβs possible to positively impact the well-being of your employees.
A healthy mind and emotions can lead to a healthy body.
But we cannot have true well-being without belonging.
Work environments that are emotionally taxing due to discrimination, harassment, and gaslighting and fail to address inequities do not foster a sense of belonging or psychological safety.
An unhealthy workplace can cause employees to have the following:
ππ½ Poor sleep
ππ½ Poor eating habits
ππ½ Poor work-life alignment
ππ½ Poor self-esteem
And quite frankly, caring about your employees’ well-being isnβt just people-centric; it increases profits.
Because healthy employees are:
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More productive
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Lower healthcare costs
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Provide better customer service
Today (and every day), consider how your environment contributes to the stress and burnout of your employees or their health and well-being.