The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace, and many employees are now taking mental health days to address their mental health needs. However, some managers may be unsure how to support these requests and ensure that employees feel comfortable taking time off for mental health reasons.
To address this issue, managers can take several steps to encourage mental health days and support their employees’ mental health needs.
First, they can create a culture that prioritizes mental health and well-being by openly discussing mental health and promoting mental health resources. This can help to reduce the stigma around mental health and encourage employees to seek help when they need it.
Second, managers can provide clear guidelines on how to request a mental health day and ensure that employees feel comfortable discussing their mental health needs with their managers. This can include providing resources on mental health and well-being and offering support to employees who may be struggling.
Third, managers can be flexible with their employees’ schedules and allow them to take time off as needed for mental health reasons. This can help to reduce stress and anxiety and ensure that employees are able to take care of their mental health needs.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jody Ordioni is the author of “The Talent Brand.” In her role as Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Brandemix, she leads the firm in creating brand-aligned talent communications that connect employees to cultures, companies, and business goals. She engages with HR professionals and corporate teams on how to build and promote talent brands, and implement best-practice talent acquisition and engagement strategies across all media and platforms. She has been named a "recruitment thought leader to follow" and her mission is to integrate marketing, human resources, internal communications, and social media to foster a seamless brand experience through the employee lifecycle.
