.jpg)
HR professionals are considered the junction between the senior management and the employees and it is their responsibility to keep up with the well-being of the organisation by liaising well with the entire public of the organisation. The HR professionals are expected to care about the mental health in the workplace because:
• They are responsible for the well-being of employees.
• Laws and regulations in many countries demand the availability of a safe and healthy work environment. So, to stay away from legal lawsuits it is essential for HR • professionals to care about mental health in the workplace.
• Poor mental health can affect the work pace of employees hence affecting their efficiency and overall productivity of the organisation.
• To retain best-performing employees and keep the attrition rate in control.
• To attract top talents by maintaining a healthy work ethos.
• Enhancing presenteeism which surges daily employee attendance and enhances overall company’s productivity.
• Demonstrate organisational values.
• When employees feel that their employer genuinely cares about their mental well-being, they are more likely to be engaged, loyal, and committed to the organisation, etc.
- References .
World Health Organization (WHO). (2013). Mental Health: A State of Well-being. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/features/factfiles/mental_health/en/
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (2020). Mental Health Information. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics
Mental Health Foundation. (2020). What is Mental Health?. Retrieved from https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/what-mental-health
American Psychological Association (APA). (2020). Understanding Mental Health. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/topics/mental-health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2021). Mental Health Basics. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm
Mayo Clinic. (2020). Mental Health: What is Mental Illness?. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/mental-health/faq-20058017
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). (2020). What is Mental Health?. Retrieved from https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/What-Is-Mental-Illness
Psychology Today. (2021). What is Mental Health?. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/mental-health
American Psychiatric Association (APA). (2020). What is Mental Health?. Retrieved from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-mental-health
Over all good job, references and citations are needed....Good
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your positive feedback! It's great to know the content and presentation resonated well.
ReplyDeletewith that thank you for your guidance and updated madam