5 ways to encourage mental health in your workplace

In today’s rush of bad news, whether it be discriminatory legislation, public health threats or the insurmountable cost of living, workers are facing further stress and strain on their mental health. And yet, many employees lack support from their workplace.

According to FlexJobs, a search engine for remote jobs, 41% of workers do not feel their employer offers any mental health support. This does not bode well for employers, as toxic work culture, poor pay and an unhealthy work-life balance are the top reasons employees are quitting during the Great Resignation. But Carol Cochran, vice president of people and culture at FlexJobs, believes there are simple ways to begin prioritizing employees’ mental health — and support is necessary in the current labor market.

In FlexJob’s survey, nearly half of respondents named lack of work-life boundaries as what drove them to quit. Cochran advises leaders to keep work time and breaks separate, and to avoid interrupting time designated for non-work activities (unless both parties agree to an exception). As for employees, Cochran underlines that they must consistently communicate these boundaries to managers and other coworkers.

“If you’re in a remote or hybrid setting, having a formal work policy around your company’s rules for when work is expected to be done and when the workday begins and ends is one of the best practices to consider,” she says. “[Employees], let your teammates and manager know when they can expect you. Let people know your general schedule and when you’re “off the clock” so they aren’t left wondering.”

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