Deloitte research shows that satisfaction and joy at work help workers:
– Increase work efficiency by 20%
– 34% reduction in intention to quit
– 37% fewer vacation requests
However, according to Gallup's 2022 report, only 32% of survey participants felt connected at work, a decrease of 4% compared to 2020. An employee's mental health decline affects the individual's ability to contribute and the overall results of a collective.
G.A.P Institute proposes solutions to improve the following four aspects to improve the mental health of employees:
1️. Social well-being
In addition to work support, leaders need to create conditions for subordinates to have close friends at work rather than just working relationships. Employees can reduce loneliness, complete work faster, contribute more good ideas and increase profits for the company. Therefore, businesses must develop everyday activities for employees to connect, such as afternoon tea sessions, lunch together or onboarding programs to help new employees get to know older people, etc.
2️. Financial well-being
Many business owners mistake financial security for paying their employees high salaries. Financial security is about giving employees a sense of security about issues related to spending or money. Some companies cannot pay high salaries. Still, they proactively allow employees to participate in training sessions on intelligent financial management or private benefit packages to help subordinates reduce anxiety about their finances and spend more reasonably.
3️.Cam kết thể chất (Physical well-being)
Only 10% of American respondents in one survey felt they were in peak health. Therefore, policies that help encourage workers to improve their health are necessary for an organization to operate effectively. Sitting and working in one place for too prolonged stress is gradually being eliminated at companies as management redesigns the workspace so that employees can regularly exercise or clear their minds.
4️.Giá trị cộng đồng (Community well-being)
Up to ⅓ of workers want their work to create positive impacts on society in addition to being paid and bringing profits to the company. Therefore, when businesses carry out activities demonstrating social responsibility, they not only help spread their brand image but also create conditions for employees to help disadvantaged people and increase their happiness index while working.
If you are still trying to implement any of the above solutions for your business, let G.A.P help you do it! Contact us immediately to design the most suitable consulting program!
