Employees struggling with post-election mental health issues: Human resources
the as a resultAnd Trump won.
In doing so, he earned more than half American voters are happy. But everyone else? Not much. A large number of people are having difficulty dealing with it election results this week. And because many people spend a third of their time live at workthey will bring back those feelings go inside
Smart bosses and HR leaders may have tried their best to create calm workplace in the run-up to the presidential election. But now the race is over, bosses may face another problem. type of problem: A significant amount depressed workers.
“Going into this election, the country was split almost 50-50. So that means half the people in our workplace are very upset today.” said Jennifer Dulski, CEO of Rising Team, a workplace software company Luck.
Luck talked to experts about what bosses, HR leaders and HR managers can do to help workers mental struggle this week and in the months following the election. They said was on leave at that time can be extremely important for workers to process their emotions, but even allowing people work remotely can go a long way
“Just acknowledge that others get comfort from walking the dog, petting the cat,” says Angela Kimball, national director of advocacy and public policy at the National Alliance on Mental Illness. theirs, a walk in nature.” Luck.
Reminding workers about mental health benefits they have. A presentation during admissions probably won’t leave a lasting impression on most workers, who may not even know they have access to consulting and other health benefits.
“Give them the phone number again, give them the link again, send out explosive emails. Give them the information they need to cope,” says Maria Trapenasso, head of human resources solutions at NFP, a corporate benefits company. Luck.
And while it’s important for leaders to avoid alienating employees by promote their own political beliefs at work, express one Human touch is important. You can let people know that you care how they are feeling.
“Your leader can influence your mental health as much as anyone in your life,” says Leena Rinne, global coaching director at Skillsoft. Luck. “Including your partner.”
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