Wellbeing in the Workplace

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We’ve made the pledge to prioritize mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and your organization can make the pledge too. Join a coalition of companies and organizations pledging to prioritize mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Review the strategies, tools and resources found in this Practical Guide for Employers on Wellbeing in the Workplace and then share it with a colleague. Together, we can make a difference. https://bit.ly/3jScxnu

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The challenges associated with poor mental health will only increase as a result of COVID-19 and the economic crisis. Businesses are on the front lines when it comes to seeing and helping employees overcome poor mental health. As employers, co-workers, colleagues and friends, we can help to destigmatize mental health, raise awareness and provide education about available resources, and ensure they have medical coverage that helps them address their challenges. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3jScxnu

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We’ve made the pledge to prioritize mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and your organization can make the pledge too. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3jScxnu #wellbeingatworkpledge #prioritymentalhealth

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The challenges associated with poor mental health will only increase as a result of COVID-19 and the economic crisis. We can help to destigmatize mental health, raise awareness and provide education about available resources. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3jScxnu #wellbeingatworkpledge #prioritymentalhealth

This campaign highlights each of the six core actions outlined in this pledge. Please share these posts on your social media channels and download the corresponding graphic. We ask that you please do not alter these graphics, but encourage you to customize the post language to align with your organization’s brand and voice. Please don’t forget to tag @hiringourheroes in your posts!

1. Overcome Stigma

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When it comes to stigma, little steps can make a big difference. By normalizing the conversations around mental health, businesses will not only help to address the larger social issues around mental health and wellbeing, they will help their employees live healthier and more productive lives both in and outside of the workplace. Learn how we are building a culture of health and reducing the stigma of mental health in the workplace. https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ

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By normalizing the conversations around mental health, businesses help employees live healthier and more productive lives. Learn how businesses, like Prudential, are building a culture of health and reducing the stigma of mental health in the workplace. https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ #wellbeingatworkpledge #prioritymentalhealth

2. Assess & Measure

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Understanding the unique needs of employees will be critical for the near-and long-term success of any wellness program. Smart businesses take an evidence-based approach to create, implement and evolve their mental health efforts. Read about the actions the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Fairfax County Police Department have taken to prioritize mental health at their organizations. https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ

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Smart businesses take an evidence-based approach to create, implement and evolve their mental health efforts. Learn how wellness program survey data can help your business avoid costly mistakes. https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ #wellbeingintheworkplace #thoughtleadership

3. Build a Culture of Inclusion

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Building a culture of inclusion requires more than workplace diversity. Inclusion embraces diversity, celebrates what makes us different but valuable, and makes everyone feel welcomed and empowered to contribute equally. An inclusive workplace allows employees to be themselves without fear of being ostracized or rejected. Inclusive workplaces must be willing to address mental health and varying individual challenges head-on. With 80% of Americans expected to face a mental health challenge in their lifetime, such challenges must be normalized. Read more at https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ

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Creating a culture of inclusion helps reduce stigma, encourages treatment, and enables everyone to be their authentic self. Learn about Deloitte’s six recommended inclusive behaviors to advance a culture of inclusion: https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ #wellbeingatworkpledge #prioritymentalhealth

4. Adopt a Comprehensive, Proactive Educational Approach

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Education plays a critical role in every workplace mental health program. Employees armed with facts can help to dispel misperceptions and myths associated with mental health challenges and equip employees to help identify those who may be struggling and encourage treatment. Evidence-based trainings elevate the coping skills of individuals, and promote help seeking. Find a list of educational resources to support your workplace mental health program at https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ

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Employees armed with facts can help to dispel misperceptions associated with mental health challenges and equip employees to help identify those who may be struggling and encourage treatment. Find a list of educational resources at https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ #wellbeingintheworkplace #thoughtleadership

5. Provide Access to Assistance & Services

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Going beyond resources covered under leave and insurance policies, there are a variety of ways employers can support holistic wellness within their organization. This may include partnerships with outside groups to provide wellness coaching, free fitness classes or mindfulness and meditation trainings. It may also include leveraging internal expertise such as employees sharing their wellness practices with their colleagues. For more commonsense strategies for businesses to prioritize mental health and emotional wellbeing in their workplaces, visit https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ

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Going beyond resources covered under leave and insurance policies, there are a variety of ways employers can support holistic wellness within their organizations. For commonsense strategies on how to prioritize mental health and emotional wellbeing in the workplace, visit https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ/#wellbeingatworkpledge#prioritymentalhealth

6. Continuous Evaluation & Ongoing Collaboration

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By committing to ongoing efforts to review the effectiveness of wellbeing programs and make necessary adjustments, businesses can meet the needs of their employees and create a workplace that maximizes their talent. Learn how your company can expand its efforts to prioritize mental health and wellbeing in the workplace at https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ

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Continuous evaluation efforts will help to provide meaningful and actionable insights into the state of creating a mentally healthy workforce. Learn what practical steps your business can take to prioritize mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. https://bit.ly/3eUrIvZ #wellbeingintheworkplace #thoughtleadership

On August 21, 2019, [company name] signed the pledge to join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss mental health and emotional wellbeing in the workplace. By signing this pledge, we joined a coalition of private and public sector partners to best to support the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End the National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) Executive Order Task Force.

Our coalition worked to identify best practices for creating a mentally healthy workplace, shared lessons-learned, and identified ongoing challenges. We also agreed to learn from our veterans, understand their struggles, and explore how best to leverage their experience for the benefit of all Americans.

Together, have gathered strategies, tools and resources to create a Practical Guide for Employers on Wellbeing in the Workplace. In this guide, you will find action items that your organization can take to address the mental health challenges your employees are facing.

The challenges associated with poor mental health will only increase as a result of COVID-19 and the economic crisis. Businesses are on the front lines when it comes to seeing and helping employees overcome poor mental health. As employers, co-workers, colleagues and friends, we can help to destigmatize mental health, raise awareness and provide education about available resources, and ensure they have medical coverage that helps them address their challenges. You can view the guide here.