🎗💚 With May being #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, we wanted to shift the spotlight onto the (harsh) realities of employee wellness and what working professionals are experiencing in the workplace.
Calm's insightful 2024 Voice of the Workplace Report has shown, employees around the world are struggling.
Sadly, this is despite HR professionals’ efforts to combat stress and depression in the workplace with various initiatives. ⚕️
Of the 4,000 respondents:
🔹 69% said their mental health has stayed the same or worsened in the last year
🔹 61% said they’ve felt down, depressed or hopeless in the last month
🔹 68% said they’ve had trouble falling asleep over the last month
Understanding these challenges is the first step towards creating effective mental health support systems. The report identifies key areas to focus on: youth mental health, grief, fertility, financial stress, and menopause support.
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Workplace conflict is costing US businesses billions. ⚔️
With employees spending just under 3 hours each week dealing with workplace conflict, the problem translates into lost productivity, and therefore lost capital, for companies.
A study showed that US based employers lose $359b in paid hours due to conflict in the workplace every year.
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Workers protesting to silence office politics
❌ The conversation topic that workers want banned...
Almost half of American workers want politics (47%) banned from discussion altogether, from the workplace according to a CNBC & SurveyMonkey survey.
But is banning talk of politics (or any other topic, for that matter) from the workplace a good idea? 🤔
Have a read of the full edition of this week's newsletter at HR Addict to see our take and the other topics workers want banned:
🔗 https://newsletter.hraddict.com/p/050124
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🚨 Absenteeism has surged 300% in just 6 years!
According to a recent report by ComPsych shared in HR Addict's newsletter, this concerning trend demands immediate attention.
Here's a snapshot:
📉 Absenteeism spike: 300% increase in mental health related leaves of absence from 2017 to 2023.
🏥 Impact on productivity: Businesses experiencing a significant hit in output and morale.
💼 Root causes: Stress, burnout, and lack of work-life balance cited as major contributors.
🔍 Remedies: It's time to address this critical issue head-on and implement proactive solutions to support employee well-being and organizational success.
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43% of workers don’t trust their company’s HR department. 😲
This statistic sheds light on the critical importance of building trust within our organizations.
The survey conducted by SecureData quizzed over 1,000 US-based employees, and took place last month.
🤝 Trust serves as the cornerstone of employee engagement and satisfaction. When employees feel confident in their HR department, they are more likely to voice concerns, seek support, and contribute positively to the organization's success.
So, what can HR leaders do to inspire a more concrete sense of trust from their teams?
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volunteer program benefits by HR Addict
🌟 SPOTLIGHT: 5 Reasons Your Company Needs a Volunteer Program 🌟
The numbers are in, and they speak volumes: employees engaged in employer-sponsored volunteer programs are significantly happier in their work lives compared to those who aren’t.
In a global survey conducted by Edge Research for Ares Management Corporation, involving 5,000 full-time employees, a striking 79% of volunteer participants expressed satisfaction across all aspects of their work lives, in contrast to just 55% of non-volunteers. 🌍
Here's why your company can't afford to overlook the power of volunteerism:
1. Boosted Workforce Happiness: Companies offering workplace volunteer programs cultivate a happier, more fulfilled workforce.
2. Skill Development Opportunities: Volunteer programs provide a platform for team members to sharpen their skills, fostering personal and professional growth.
3. Appealing to Gen Z: Gen Z employees are particularly inclined to engage in community service while honing their skill sets, aligning with their values and aspirations.
4. Driving Purpose and Motivation: Leading with purpose boosts employee motivation and commitment to the organization's mission.
5. Executive Support, Employee Engagement: With executive backing and tailored activities, volunteer programs maximize engagement and impact.
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TODAY'S SPOTLIGHT: Are chatbots taking over HR tech? 😨
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