Creating a Culture of Mental Wellness in the Workplace
For decades, we’ve known that work impacts mental health and wellbeing. Factors like micromanaging supervisors, job control, and role conflict – have been linked to sick absences, high blood pressure, depression, burnout, and a myriad of other poor health outcomes (source). In recent years, there’s been a subtle shift to incorporate a culture of mental and emotional wellness in the workplace. While creating a culture of wellness doesn’t happen overnight, companies can begin to make investments today.
How Companies Can Support Mothers in the Workplace (during the pandemic)
Rather than wait for mothers to burnout, downshift, or resign, employers can take a proactive approach to support the wellbeing and retention of mothers. Dr. Amber Thornton, psychologist and creator of Balanced Working Mama, wants employers to remember, “The pandemic isn’t over. There needs to be a lot more support within our workplaces.”
4 apps to calm your nerves about work
Are you someone who feels stressed and anxious prior to the workweek? You’re not alone. In fact, you’re in the majority of employees who experience the “Sunday Scaries.” That’s why we’re sharing 4 apps that will help you deal with the Sunday Scaries / work anxiety. Invite calm to your Sundays.