Work can have a huge impact on employees’ wellbeing. Government studies show there has been a deterioration in mental health following each lockdown, and has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels. The pandemic left many people feeling vulnerable, alone, and without their usual methods of coping, which led many people to quit their jobs in large numbers.
A silver lining is that this situation has provided a perfect opportunity to redefine employee/employer relations and to prioritise the human factor of the workforce. We speak to Jacqui Summons, chief people officer at EMIS Health, and Peter Kelly, a senior psychologist at the Health and Safety Executive, about why it is crucial to focus on employee wellbeing to avoid the risk of even more resignations in future.
Other discussion points in the podcast include:
- What can employers do to recognise the early signs of burnout and what effective methods can be put in place to relieve this?
- How can you invest in your staff’s wellbeing in a meaningful and uplifting way?
- What support networks are available to staff in need of mental health support?
- Are employees actively encouraged to take time off to support their mental health needs?
- How can providing good mental health improve staff retention?