Wellbeing in the workplace is a very serious issue-
one that all businesses should consider. With over 16 million days
a year lost due to mental ill-health, poor wellbeing (like
excessive anxiety and stress) is one of the most significant causes
of absence from work; including a lack of efficiency and poor
productivity.

Here are some simple tips that you can take to help
improve the mental wellbeing of your colleagues and your working
environment, hopefully boosting your business in the process.

1. Stay alert for warnings
of poor mental wellbeing

There are a number of signs that could suggest a
member of your staff might be experiencing issues with their mental
health or their wellbeing. It is important to pay attention to
these early on, so that you can help in whatever way you can.
Possible symptoms can include emotional issues like mood swings,
withdrawal from conversations or indecision, as well as physical
symptoms, like tiredness, lack of appetite and nausea.

2. Provide useful
wellbeing support for your staff

Offering a comprehensive system of wellbeing
support for your staff will really help in the long term. This
system can include small actions like allowing time-off and
offering flexible working to providing counselling and financial
support.

3. Promote wellbeing and
good mental health!

Whether it's through providing detailed training
for your senior managers, carrying out risk assessments of the
mental health demands of specific areas of your work or coming up
with a mental health management plan for your staff, there are a
range of options you can pursue to promote wellbeing in your
workplace.

Promoting wellbeing and good mental health in your
workplace is something all businesses should do if they want to
support their staff adequately. A happy workplace is, indeed, a
productive workplace.

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