A recent report by Axa Health called UK Mind Health -Key themes your employee mental wellbeing plans must consider for 2022 and beyond calls for Line Managers to be ready.
A panel discussion including some key names in the wellbeing field, discussed the pivotal role of line managers when it comes to creating good working conditions that enable employees to thrive. But also, when it comes to spotting signs that team members may be struggling. The employees who fared best during the pandemic were those that had most frequent and empathetic contact with their line managers. Team members also flourished when managers were prepared to be more vulnerable, empathetic and to trust people to get on with their jobs.
“Amongst setting the right culture and environment, companies must empower individuals to proactively own and better understand their health.” Dr Chris Tomkins, Head of Wellbeing, AXA Health.
The report shares that to reach flourishing, an individual needs to have at least eight of these 10 skills and some skills are more important than others in helping people to improve their mind health. Self-acceptance is perhaps the most important – and key to the idea of flourishing, assisted by a sense of achievement and purpose, social connection and self-awareness. These are all skills that we teach on our workshops through Wellbeing in Work.
The report can be accessed by following the link below.