Prioritising Mental Health: How Employers can Support their Employees

Posted on 11 Oct 2023

With the rising financial costs of today’s economic world and increased demands on individuals to provide for their families, it is no wonder there has been a significant increase in Mental Health Issues and the growing need for mental health support in the workplace. 

As a responsible Employer, it is imperative to be compassionate.  By providing a healthy workplace, workers are likely to be more productive, and also enhances employee satisfaction while contributing to a positive company culture. 

At Monteck Carter, we support our staff and believe work-life balance is essential.  It’s important to us that our staff feel valued and safe in their work environment, offering the flexibility with working hours and remote work options because we understand “Life Happens”.  We also monitor the workload and expectations as overloading staff can lead to burnout and thus adversely affect their mental health. 

It is important that employers actively seek feedback from employees to support their mental health needs and offer a safe place for employees to discuss any issues. It is also important to provide your employees with access to mental health resources, counselling services, helplines, and mental health workshops to provide valuable support and guidance to employees experiencing mental health issues.   

We have attached a link to Anxiety Unloaded.  It is a course designed to help you reduce and alleviate your anxiety over a 4-week period, click on the link to find out more or to contact Malcolm

www.anxietyunloaded.com 

Xero also provides a free Xero Assistance Programme (XAP) for subscribers, their employees, and families. This programme is confidential and face-to-face, telephone, live chat and online counselling.  Check out the link to find out more

https://www.xero.com/nz/xero-assistance-programme 

Xero also have some tips and resources that you might find useful in your workplace, and we have provided the link here to check it out

https://www.xero.com/nz/xero-assistance-programme/xero-assistance-programme-resources 

If you are not a Xero subscriber, you may still be able to access XAP.  Email the Xero team at

xap@xero.com. 

It is important to prioritise mental health in the workplace.  It’s a long-term investment that brings many benefits for both employers and employees. When we care for our employees, we create a positive and thriving work environment.