Companies are investing in their human capital now more than ever before, but how? With an increased emphasis on the human side of human resources, mental health has come to the forefront of many corporate conversations. To provide a guideline for these important chats, Top Applicant is diving deep into the HHS Framework, which describes the 5 most important aspects of any mental health support initiative.
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Protection from Harm
This essential part of any mental health support plan focuses on establishing a workplace free from physical and psychological hazards.
Action plans include mitigating violence, harassment, and discrimination while providing safe working conditions. We also believe that ethical companies should promote a culture where employees feel comfortable raising concerns without fear of retaliation. Feeling safe and secure in their positions helps employees focus on doing their best on the clock.
Connection and Community
To truly support your employee’s mental health, focus on building a culture that fosters positive relationships, trust, and a sense of belonging at every level. This involves team-building activities, opportunities for social interaction, mentorship programs, and efforts to display values like collaboration and mutual respect.
Work/Life Harmony
One of the most important pillars of mental health support at work is creating a workplace that supports employees in balancing their professional and personal lives. This can include flexible work arrangements, generous paid time off, support for family responsibilities, and a culture that respects personal time. Work matters, but the personal matters of your employees will always take precedence to them.
Mattering at Work
It’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day grind of any position. That’s why you should communicate to your employees how valued, appreciated, and impactful they are as part of your mental health support. To help employees feel seen and heard, leadership should prioritize recognizing achievements, provide meaningful work, ask for input, and foster a culture of respect and appreciation.
When you develop initiatives to prioritize these aspects of a healthy work environment, employees experience higher satisfaction with their work and overall better mental health.
Opportunities for Growth
The final pillar of effective mental health support is setting goals and providing opportunities for employees to learn new skills, advance their careers, and develop professionally.
By providing a platform to raise people up from within, companies can experience lower turnover and higher overall satisfaction amongst their staff. Initiatives can include training programs, mentorship opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and regular one-on-ones between managers and their teams to collect and give feedback.
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