Work and mental health are deeply intertwined. Poor work experience can exacerbate a pre-existing issue with someone’s mental health and contribute to the emergence of a mental health condition.
According to The Royal College of Psychiatrists, evidence shows a strong correlation between “good work” and good mental health.
The pandemic fundamentally changed how the workforce approached work, and mental health support shifted from a nice-to-have to a must-have benefit. It has become clear that the job of human resources professionals looks very different. They will be required to serve as confidantes for employees in the workplace. For companies to attract new employees or retain top talent, employers must create a workplace environment that prioritises employee well-being by making mental health a part of the company culture rather than just adding benefits.
Here’s why it’s crucial. In Talkspace’s Employee Stress Check 2022 Report, which polled 1,400 full-time employees, they found that 86% of employees feel fulfilled at work under a supportive manager. While 32% were likely to quit their jobs in 2022, 57% would likely stay if their workplace offered more mental health services.
Whether you are a small company or a large corporate employer, Afyabloom can provide targeted mental health training for any part of your workforce. We also offer board-level reporting on insights, trends and risks for your organisation and workforce screening to identify problems with employees’ mental health before they happen. This helps you put a complete safety net in place.
With an extensive range of training modules, training packages can be tailored to suit your business and delivered remotely or face-to-face in several formats, from quick lunchtime sessions for the workforce to detailed learning programmes for managers.
It’s critical to be aware of employees’ workplace issues and prioritise employee wellbeing. We know that employers who support their employees are more likely to see positive impacts on productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism, time management, and other key factors that lead to better work outcomes and employee attraction and retention.
Afyabloom’s training methodology is based on the Kolb Learning Model, which is a goal-directed and behaviour-learning approach. It is built on a concept involving distinct stages of concrete learning, reflective observation, abstract conceptualisation, and active experimentation. From a training perspective, this means that delegates acquire skills, knowledge, and the ability to apply what is learnt to various situations and scenarios.
Our specialist team of trainers comprises clinicians and academics, many of whom also have international business experience. Depending on your training needs, we can match trainers to your organisation based on their backgrounds and specialisms.