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How India Inc. can ease workplace stress

(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated November 25, 2024)
LEAD BY EXAMPLE
Leaders should prioritise their own mental health, taking breaks, and openly discussing mental wellness
NORMALISE MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS
Encourage open dialogue and reduce stigma, insisting that privacy will be protected at all times
ENCOURAGE WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Discourage after-hours work and meetings, and respect days off
TRAIN MANAGERS ON CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Managers must learn to recognise signs of stress or mental health issues in teams and show empathy
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
Host these virtually or in office on mental health topics like stress management, self-help and mindfulness
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMMES (EAPs)
Provide access to confidential counselling services in office and virtually
MANAGE WORKLOADS
Assess workloads across job roles to ensureemployees are not overburdened with work
EMPLOYEE SURVEYS
Conduct these regularly to gauge stress levels,work satisfaction and areas for improvement
PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Maintain ongoing communication on mentalhealth through newsletters and articlesthat provide tips, coping strategies, andresources for self-care
SUPPORT GROUPS
Establish a network of trained colleagues foremployees to reach out to and discuss challenges in a safe, supportive environment
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