3 ways to boost your workforce’s well-being

Mental well-being for your workforce

The success of an organization and the mental health of its workforce are closely linked. And today, the need for mental health and well-being support for employees is more urgent than ever.

As the pandemic stretches on, employees are suffering from social isolation, increased anxiety, and depression. Burnout is at an all-time high, while workers’ sense of belonging is at an all-time low. The cascading stressors of the past 18 months have spurred a record number of workers to use mental health resources — something they’ve come to expect from employers.

But many organizations plan to scale back their benefits in the months ahead. The fact is workers will need more — and more effective — resources to heal from the prolonged stress, trauma, and grief many are experiencing. BetterUp Member data shows that employers must invest in key mindsets and behaviors to drive sustained change over time to shape and impact well-being positively.

Helping employees cope is critical to attracting talent, reducing turnover, and increasing productivity. Organizations that don’t promote employee well-being risk suffering from lower morale, less creativity, and lower retention rates. Fortunately, employers have considerable power to support employees’ mental health and ultimately improve both employees’ well-being and the health of their organizations.

This guide will detail the top three mindsets that leaders need to help their managers and employees cultivate to drive productivity, higher job satisfaction, lower attrition, and reduce stress.