Category: Mental wellbeing

“Addressing mental health at work effectively will help prepare for the future of work and a changing world”. That sentence can be found in the foreword of the 2022 Guidelines on Mental Health at Work by the World Health Organization. It was true three years ago, and it is still true today. This report links mental… Continue reading Measuring the impact of your mental health programs: a guide for HR professionals

The importance of employee satisfaction in modern workplaces   We have seen this numerous times in our previous pieces and industry research: employee dissatisfaction leads to poor productivity and high turnover, which costs companies millions each year if they do not provide the right environment for their staff. This makes it clear that Employee Satisfaction is essential… Continue reading Practical tips for enhancing employee satisfaction

The tech industry is known for being stressful, with extended hours and high pressure. The Covid crisis has not helped improve an already tricky situation, and today, the entire industry pays the price of poor company culture and lack of proper mental health support.  The State of Mental Health in Tech  The tech industry is… Continue reading The cost of ignoring mental health in your tech company

For decades now, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) have been the cornerstone of workplace wellbeing support. EAPs are still today a popular and easy go-to solution for employers wanting to (or having to, as they are often mandated by statutory requirements as well) provide mental health and well being support and beyond (from fighting alcoholism in… Continue reading EAPs now and then

When you break a leg, there is no hiding it; it is evident to you and others around you that you need expert attention and medical support for a certain amount of time. And it is also evident that you will receive coverage from your insurance.   However, some problems are much sly than others, issues… Continue reading Traditional insurance – Why does it fail to engage? 

Stress Awareness Month (April) came and went. That does not mean the work to prevent stress at the office has to end; on the contrary. Let’s dive into what can be put into place today! While stress is felt at a very personal level, and we all have different ways of experiencing and coping with… Continue reading How your mental health culture impacts the stress level in your organization

In November, special attention is paid to men’s mental and physical health. Since 2003, it has been the season of the Movember Campaign, which aims to encourage men to talk about their health issues and seek help when facing challenges, be it related to mental health, suicide prevention, or physical problems. Despite a 21-year international… Continue reading Men’s mental health is no myth

It is in the early 2020s that we first start reading about the term Quiet Quitting. It refers to employees who, instead of formally resigning, completely disengage from their work and do the bare minimum to maintain their employment. While the phenomenon is found in all professions, tech companies seem to suffer from Quiet Quitting particularly.  The tech… Continue reading Quiet quitting and mental health in tech: What HR needs to know

On October 10th, 2024, we celebrate World Mental Health Day, with the theme “It’s Time to Make Mental Health at Work a Priority.” As part of this, we’ve decided to talk about a significant and increasingly common issue – burnout. Burnout is a condition caused by chronic stress, affecting both mental and physical health. A person… Continue reading Burnout at work: do we wait until employees collapse, or do we take action?

Every year since 1992, October 10th is Mental Health Awareness Day. The opportunity to bring the world’s attention to the epidemic that is poor mental health.  This year, the chosen theme speaks to us even more as it focuses on burnout in the workplace. A subject we tackle every day as more and more people are… Continue reading Identifying burnout in the workplace