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Happiness at work week. Mental Health Week. Work Stress Week. Does all this attention to the mental well-being of our employees seem a bit excessive? Don't be alarmed. In a large-scale research at TNO, as many as 20% of the employees indicated that they regularly experience work stress.
That's not nothing. It therefore means that 1 out of 5 colleagues regularly goes to work with a knot in their stomach. Very annoying for the employee. But, let's be honest: it's no less annoying for the employer. Indeed, there is a good chance that work stress will result in long-term absenteeism. The run-up to calling in sick is usually just as disastrous. An employee's concentration and production decline almost unnoticed. Just until he or she sinks through the ice and picks up the phone to call in sick.
Of course, it's also a matter of personal experience. What one person experiences as very stressful, another person may experience as a piece of cake are labeled. It's just what you're used to and how you're “baked” as a person. But in general, you can assume that someone feels mentally healthy if they are okay with:
There are many factors that determine whether you tick these aspects and feel mentally fit.
For example, experienced health, problems with mobility, hearing, sight and feeling, social interaction with others, and having control over one's own life appear to be important indicators of someone's mental health report.
Feeling good about yourself has quite a few advantages. Mentally healthy people are happier, have better study and work performance, have more friends, and are better able to deal with stress and pain. In addition, they have more self-confidence and self-control and are less susceptible to stress, depression, and anxiety. And when we talk about long-term stress, you increase the risk of overstimulation, heart rhythm disorders, back pain or other physical complaints.
In short: both employers and employees benefit from investing in good mental health.
Of course, private situations have an impact on someone's mental well-being. A divorce, death or money worries often cause such stress that it doesn't stop at the employer's door. But it also works the other way around: if things don't go well at work, that also affects how you feel at home. The following factors are most commonly cited by employees as work-related mental health dampers:
How an employee organises personal life is his or her own business. But don't forget that an employer can also play an important role. After all, when you get satisfaction and pleasure from your work, it has a positive effect on your well-being. We have the following tips to increase the mental vitality of your organisation:
One bit of work pressure or stress keeps a person sharp and productive. But if the workload gets too high, it can make an employee physically or mentally ill, especially if the pressure rises for a long time. Therefore, consciously consider the following measures:
Being able to be yourself, being allowed to learn from mistakes, dare to speak up and say “no” when you don't want something. Mental safety in the workplace is part of a positive employee experience and is very important to stay in good shape. So consciously make it part of your organisational culture. You can do this, for example, by:
“Huh? This blog wasn't about physical fitness, was it? ' we hear you think. However, scientific research shows that sport and exercise have a positive effect on mental health. Exercise, for example, reduces the risk of depression, people become more confident and general brain functions also get a boost if enough exercise is done. So keep that in mind, especially if your organisation has a lot seated functions knows.
Of course, we also have a few tips in this context:
A person is a social being who wants to be seen, heard and appreciated. That is why you should also pay sufficient attention to and connection with each other in the workplace. Here are just a few boosts:
Scientific research proves that a healthy diet helps in preventing depression and stress symptoms. Drinking lots of water is also not only good for your body, but also for your brain. As an employer, you can also benefit from that knowledge:
From a healthy schedule to a smart personal development plan. From organising a walking club to online newsletters: you can arrange it all online. Are you curious how? Feel free to contact us, we'd love to tell you!
