26.04.2021
BOSS HELPLESS IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE PANDEMIC
The pandemic, physical isolation and the precarious economy have contributed to the decline in the mental well-being of thousands of workers. This shows a study by the Adecco Group.
The majority of company leaders said they felt unprepared to talk about the mental well-being of their employees. 54% of them say that it is difficult to provide effective advice to their people about their mental well-being during a pandemic.
At the same time, half of managers admit that it is difficult to judge how their employees feel. On the other hand, the survey shows that 28% of employees say that their mental health deteriorated during the pandemic. The lack of effective tools in management teams to solve this problem is further exacerbated by the expectations of employees, 80% of whom believe that their employer is responsible for providing a better working world.
This requires a greater focus on improving corporate welfare programs. For decades, many companies have invested primarily in services or benefits based on amenities such as gyms and ping pong tables. However, with the changed work environment, these programs are not applicable and lack the key elements necessary for long-term success.
Therefore, experts suggest that companies consider a new holistic model that is sufficiently sustainable and long-term. It provides a holistic approach to employee well-being that combines both top-down management and bottom-up feedback.
The holistic approach includes 4 elements: mental and physical well-being, social aspect (the ability of employees to connect, engage with others, to join) and last but not least the goal of the company's existence based on common values and principles that serve as employee motivation.
When these 4 elements are considered in their entirety, the business can reach solutions tailored to the unique needs of the organization. For example, a company that faces a lack of employee engagement may find that the basic need for teams is better support.
To achieve this, the company can implement solutions such as:
Organizing days dedicated to the development of certain skills in employees;
New communication channels for sharing news and social invitations;
New structured promotion program related to mentoring or mental well-being;
New roles in the company's team to focus on employee engagement and well-being;
New technologies and platforms to help increase team well-being.
