TOP 6 EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH TRENDS TO FOLLOW IN 2025

If COVID times did not make it clear, the last few years have consolidated the importance of mental health and well being at work. These topics are quickly becoming a top priority for companies worldwide.  In this article, we explore  six of the biggest trends for 2025 within employee mental health and wellbeing, and provide actionable… Continue reading TOP 6 EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH TRENDS TO FOLLOW IN 2025

The 8 biggest pain points for HR when building a mental well being culture 

Want to make your company THE place to work at? All you gotta do is CARE.  Easier said than done. The importance of building a mental wellbeing culture The importance of building a strong mental wellbeing culture in your organisation should be obvious but it is always good to go over the benefits.  Employees with mental health support in… Continue reading The 8 biggest pain points for HR when building a mental well being culture 

Building a Performing Mental Wellbeing Culture: A Strategic Guide for HR Leaders

Companies that prioritize employee mental wellbeing within their top five business goals consistently rank among the highest performers.  Indeed, Reports from companies like Mc Kinsey show the growing recognition of mental health as a critical factor in business success However, prioritizing mental health is not as simple as having an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or health insurance.… Continue reading Building a Performing Mental Wellbeing Culture: A Strategic Guide for HR Leaders

5 Ways to Ensure Psychological Safety for Employees

Psychological safety is extremely important because it contributes to employee learning, innovation, and overall satisfaction.     Studies have shown that quality relationships at work play a significant role in ensuring psychological safety and thereby promoting learning processes. The absence of psychological safety can lead to negative consequences, such as increased tension and conflicts within teams, inefficient work… Continue reading 5 Ways to Ensure Psychological Safety for Employees

Progressive Leadership: Cultivating Inspiration and Encouragement in the Workplace

Siffi’s Therapists have observed that the work environment and the style of interdepartmental communication strongly impact mental. The role of leadership in this process is significant, as it directly impacts employee satisfaction and the sustainability of the company. One leadership approach that has proven its effectiveness is progressive leadership. This approach emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and empowerment,… Continue reading Progressive Leadership: Cultivating Inspiration and Encouragement in the Workplace

Supporting Employee Mental Health in a Virtual Environment

The rise of remote work has brought numerous new challenges, particularly concerningemployees’ mental health. Isolation can create a sense of disconnection from colleagues and the organisation, potentially leading to feelings of loneliness and stress. Additionally, a virtual work environment can increase stress levels, as the boundaries between work and personal life can blur, creating pressure to… Continue reading Supporting Employee Mental Health in a Virtual Environment

Workplace Mental Health Risk Assessment Template

In many countries, depending on the size of your company, it is often mandatory to have a risk assessment protocol written down for anything that has to do with the safety of your staff, both physical and mental.   While it may seem relatively easy to list potential accidents, it can be rather tricky to assess… Continue reading Workplace Mental Health Risk Assessment Template

Workplace mental health best practices

BEST PRACTICES FOR EMPLOYEES  Improving our mental health does not always mean seeing a therapist (even though it’s a great thing to do!). There are a few easy things we can do daily to help with our overall well-being at the office (and outside).  Here are our 11 favorites best practices, quick and easy!     1.… Continue reading Workplace mental health best practices

Workplace mental health first aid

First aid is most often heard in the context of medical attention: the support administered right after an injury, on location, before the person can be taken to professionals and treated thoroughly. But first aid can, and should, also exist for mental health.  However, while it is “easy” to spot an open wound, mental health struggles are… Continue reading Workplace mental health first aid

Don’t You Know That You’re Toxic?

Toxicity is one of the 4 Workplace’s sins according to Adam Grant. He defines it as a company that chooses to value results over everything else, at all costs. Which often means the behaviors don’t matter as long as the numbers are good. Yelling, bullying, belittling, micromanaging, gossiping, etc. are all signs that something is toxic in… Continue reading Don’t You Know That You’re Toxic?