Companies that prioritize employee mental well-being within their top five business goals consistently rank among the highest performers. Indeed, Reports from companies like McKinsey 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. It’s… Continue reading Building a performing mental wellbeing culture: a strategic guide for HR leaders
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
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
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 organization, 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
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
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 favorite best practices, quick and easy! 1.… Continue reading Workplace mental health best practices
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
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?
Despite what we’ve seen in movies and literature in the 1990s and early 2000s, One does not need to be loud and extroverted to be a respected and efficient leader. If we look good enough, we are seeing a shift. Gone (or going) are the day’s leaders were expected to show up, lay out the vision, and… Continue reading The power of quiet leadership
On paper or in reality, well-being and mental health are becoming priorities for many companies nowadays. But when it comes to giving managers the right knowledge and tools, surveys show that very few are properly trained to handle what is now expected of them. A BETTER MENTAL HEALTH CULTURE AT WORK STARTS WITH PROPER TRAINING A… Continue reading Workplace mental health training for managers
