DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — 6 April, 2024: In honor of World Health Day, Tiago Costa, Parisima Talent CEO, emphasizes the significance of mental wellness in the workplace, urging hospitality HR leaders to prioritize it for sustained success.
Enhance coherence
Businesses largely focus on role requirements, individual skills, 360 feedback, organizational potential and alignment with business needs. However, an individual’s life stage and external factors, alongside health and wellness concerns, are frequently disregarded. This oversight can significantly impact talent optimization.
Offer support
When analyzing companies with high turnover, absenteeism and excessive sick days, experts often link these issues to mental health prioritization. A workforce with low energy, focus and engagement can create a toxic environment where employees feel unable to voice concerns.
Request feedback
Undoubtedly, mental health influences physical well-being. Neglecting mental health in the workplace can lead to long-term costs, particularly in industries requiring on-site work. Moreover if left unaddressed, mental health issues can impact employee performance and the bottom line.
However, there may be reluctance among employees to provide honest feedback due to fear of repercussions. Nevertheless, to overcome this challenge, companies should establish clear and honest communication channels separate from discussions on compensation or strategy.
Address issues
Separating discussions on mental health from compensation and benefits is crucial for identifying and addressing well-being issues. Mental health often goes unrecognized as a leading cause of performance issues.
In industries like hospitality, where understaffing and high workloads are common, prioritizing mental health is critical. Business leaders who actively promote employee well-being can create a culture where mental health concerns are openly addressed.
Introduce protocols
Establishing wellness protocols and offering psychological support through health insurance can be cost-effective measures. Encouraging employees to take breaks and maintain work-life balance is essential for overall well-being.
Focus on empowerment
To maximize talent, companies must empower employees to prioritize their well-being and feel safe voicing mental health concerns. This approach fosters happier, engaged and high-performing talent, leading to sustainable business growth.
