Pandemic

COVID-19 and Mental Health in the Workplace

There is no denying it - COVID-19 has changed the way that we live and work.

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It is so important for businesses and organisations to provide a mentally healthy work environment, to make sure everyone stays physically and mentally healthy during this time.


SUPPORTING YOUR EMPLOYEES MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19

Become a COVID SAFE business | organisation to show your commitment to protecting our community.

  • Identify and support workers that may be more at risk of workplace psychological injury. For example, frontline workers or those working from home in isolation.

  • Understand the risk factors of mental ill-health in the workplace.


PROVIDE SUPPORT

Be open and transparent in your interactions with workers. Let them know they’re not alone and it’s okay not to be okay. Also:

  • Encourage open discussions to help workers to share or learn from others.

  • Ensure workers know where support resources are available. Consider creating a central point of contact for workers to go about any concerns.

  • Promote an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) if available and encourage workers to use it.

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For more information on how we can help your organisation during this time, simply reach out to the team today at info@imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org