While managers can be a major source of stress for employees, with the right tools, they’re also capable of improving their mental health and well-being, too.
In a new workplace report from sleep and meditation platform Calm, 65% of employees say that managers have a big influence on their mental health. Sadly, more than half say this effect is negative or neutral. Yet 33% of managers felt they would be awkward and ineffective if they tried to approach the topic of mental health with their team members. As managers’ roles have expanded to include looking out for their employees’ overall wellness, employers need to equip them with resources and training.
