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Ever had a 'rabbit in headlights' moment during an employee crisis? Well, you're not alone! Our Workplace Wellbeing Report reveals that only 17% of organizations have a crisis plan. If you're in the 83% who aren't, it's time to change the game. Our quiz is your secret weapon to help you patch up those crisis management gaps and give your team the support they need. Don’t 'wait and see' – jump in, and take the report now: https://lnkd.in/eGEwSEjv. Ready to lead the way? Let's do this!

Ever had a 'rabbit in headlights' moment during an employee crisis? Well, you're not alone! Our Workplace Wellbeing Report reveals that only 17% of organizations have a crisis plan. If you're in the 83% who aren't, it's time to change the game. Our quiz is your secret weapon to help you patch up those crisis management gaps and give your team the support they need. Don’t 'wait and see' – jump in, and take the report now: https://lnkd.in/eGEwSEjv. Ready to lead the way? Let's do this!

Regrettably, the number of research reports and narrative about workplace wellbeing, seem to far outweigh the number of organisations taking positive and proactive action to support their workforce. This is just one of the headlines from the just released 2024 State of the Workplace Burnout Report from the not-for-profit think tank Infinite Potential. I encourage you to take the time to review the report as it provides great insights on a concerning workplace trend in a well-presented format. Together, let's take action to address the issues, rather than just talking about them. https://lnkd.in/gi6SVRS6 #WorkplaceWellbeing #Burnout #MentalHealth #EnablingBetterLives

Have you seen The State of Workplace Burnout 2024 report from Infinite Potential? APM's CEO Mental Health & Wellness Michele Grow shares her thoughts on the report which is has valuable insights for organisations everywhere. #MentalHealth #EmployeeWellbeing #Burnout #Work #Research

The human brain has capacity to see what it wants, and ignore the rest, (Confirmation bias). Our brains are under increasing pressure to do better in an increasingly complex world, full of bells, whistles, pings, dings and reminders from yet more systems and apps. These forms of sensory stimulus are a source of stress for many brains. We ignore the negative neurological impact in the pursuit of efficiency, under the guise of 'Making things easier' ... (ignoring the facts which explain 'Easier' for 'Brain'). The assumptions we make with such loose language, are working to our detriment on a global scale. Perhaps this gives us another take on the old saying 'Loose lips, sink ships' ... rather than spilling secrets, maybe it's about using familiar language to kid ourselves, when we're doing more harm than good? How people FEEL is brain function. Period. If we're not talking in terms of brain, as root cause of the decisions and actions that create the socio-technical conditions people survive daily, which demand neurological and emotional reactions to stimuli (the essence of Mental Health / Wellbeing), how can we expect leaders to understand what action to take or what beliefs and biases to challenge in themselves? Let's posit a situation: An ERP system imposes control that causes frustration 37 times a day, due to the nature of it's design. This system requires a multitude of work-arounds to get the job done, increasing cognitive load on working memory and stress. The rationale. The business can't afford the next 7 module licenses that would be required to plug the gap left by the original spec and budget. Millions were spent over years and for many, the pain of that implementation program seems to have made things worse. This is reality for millions of people, right now! If that's just one aspect of daily life in the 4-walls of a factory, compounding the stress of machinery going wrong, demanding customers, supplier issues, project deadlines and an expectation to continuously improve ... a small superficial gesture to say thanks for putting up with the stress or a health plan that includes counselling to teach you breathing techniques, simply isn't going to improve wellbeing or the culture of the company! But when asked, "do you have a wellbeing policy?", the box will be ticked. We talk about root cause analysis for engineering issues and we're good at it ... isn't it time we did the same for people and their brain? Do we need to stop talking in broad terms like 'easier' and mental health and start talking brain function, so we understand cause and effect more clearly? 1. Socio-technical environment provides sensory stimulus 2. Brain reacts to survive environment, fear / fight-flight = stress (elevated cortisol levels) 3. Disengagement and wellbeing stats get worse / performance drops 4. Add more sensory stimulus to the environment Does this seem sensible to you? 🤔

How well would your organization perform on a workplace health maturity assessment? The dynamics of the modern workplace are ever-evolving, and that staying informed is key to fostering a healthy and thriving work environment. As we start 2024, boosting employee wellbeing is a growing priority. With a plethora of robust solutions targeting Total Worker Wellbeing, our team of consultants can help your organization identify gaps and implement policies, procedures, and programs tailored to your needs. Next steps in optimising your employee mental health and well-being programs: https://okt.to/kDeYM0 #totalworkerwellbeing #mentalhealth #employeewellbeing #mentalwellbeing #internationalsosconsultants

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Great news! We are excited to announce Umbrella Wellbeing as a sponsor for our upcoming conference experience on Empowering a Thriving Workforce.   Umbrella Wellbeing is a team of psychologists who provide workplace wellbeing support, and their support is helping us bring this important event to life.   At the conferences, you'll get the chance to: - Deep dive into best practices in managing psychosocial risks in your workplace - Discover strategies to promote and support employee wellbeing at the front lines - Network with industry experts and like-minded professionals, including the Umbrella Wellbeing team   Don't miss the Psychosocial Risk Management (31 July) and Wellbeing at the Front Lines (1 August) conferences to gain valuable insights, connect with others passionate about creating safe and healthy workplaces, and chat with the Umbrella Wellbeing team about their services directly!   Learn more about Umbrella, get your questions ready and secure your spot today, so you can get your questions answered.   More information 👉🏼https://lnkd.in/g6MhHzRT #healthandsafety #wellbeing #psychosocial #thriving #employees #frontlineheroes

Mental Health in companies is really important. Making sure we look after all our staff is the least we can do. Everyone can do their bit to look out for others, this could be anyone in your company from your staff to the senior management team. If you work with someone everyday you may notice a change, in some cases you won't. Keep the environment open and approachable, let everyone have their say and listen. Give them the time they need to talk to you. #mentalhealthmatters

Gallup's latest State of the Global Workplace Annual Report, highlight the undeniable connection between employee wellbeing and productivity. By prioritizing mental health, and overall well-being, companies can create a thriving environment that benefits both employees and businesses alike. Reach out to explore Takalam's W@W program that provides a comprehensive wellbeing in the workplace plans for businesses of all sizes and industries.