Mental health is crucial to overall well-being, affecting every aspect of our lives, including work. Recent studies have shown that employee retention rates are significantly higher when companies provide resources that support their mental health. Top Employers Institute has identified some essential resources companies can give employees to improve their health and retain them long-term.
Flexible Work Arrangements – Companies can offer flexible work arrangements to their employees to help them better manage their work-life balance. This means that employees can work from home or choose their working hours to accommodate their personal responsibilities or mental health conditions.
Mental Health Support – Companies can offer health support to employees by providing access to trained professionals to help them manage their conditions. This can include counseling services, therapy sessions, or even psychiatric consultations.
Healthy Work Environment – Maintaining a healthy work environment is essential to improving mental health. Creating a positive work culture and promoting work-life balance can help reduce work-related stress and burnout.
Training and Development – Comprehensive training and development programs can help employees better manage their mental health, acquire new skills, and grow their careers. This can include training on conflict resolution, effective communication, or stress management techniques.
Employee Benefits – Companies can offer employee benefits such as health insurance, gym memberships, and wellness programs to support employees’ physical and mental health. The Top Employers Institute has found that companies offering these benefits have lower employee turnover rates and higher levels of job satisfaction.
In conclusion, companies prioritizing mental health can create a positive work environment supporting employee retention and job satisfaction. Offering flexible work arrangements, health support, and employee benefits while promoting a healthy work culture can significantly improve the well-being of employees, leading to a more productive work environment overall.Trevor Bogan, Regional Director of the Americas at Top Employer Institute has over 20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. Mr. Bogan received a Bachelor’s in Public Communications from The College of Saint Rose in 1998 – 2002. Mr. Bogan is a Regional Manager of Human Resources certifications and a Client Management expert. He holds advanced professional skills in Sales Leadership, Consultative services, and Sales/Business Development–demonstrating knowledge in various industries, including banking, finance, staffing, and recruiting. Mr. Bogan currently lives in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. While Trevor isn’t working, he’s spending time with his family and friends, longboarding, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors.
Amid inflation, expert shares tips for parents financing youth hockey(Opens in a new browser tab)
By Trevor Bogan, Regional Director of the Americas at Top Employer Institute
Discussion about this post