NARRATOR: Humans typically have a hard time with change
under normal circumstances.
Now with COVID-19 the world is learning new ways
to live life and build community and work, which
can heighten feelings of frustration, anxiety,
and stress.
It's important for organizations to lead
with mental health in mind by creating a supportive
space for teams. Before COVID,
almost 60% of employees never spoke to anyone
at work about their mental health status.
Many aren't aware of the resources available
or are afraid to use them.
So what can managers do to support
their team's mental health?
Lead by example.
Being honest about your own mental health
will help create that supportive space.
Let's take a look.
ANIMATED CHARACTER 1: Hi, everyone.
I've been having a hard time these past few days feeling
a bit anxious about all the changes that are happening.
I'm trying to focus on what I can control.
So I decided to participate in our remote meditation session
this morning as part of my self-care.
It helped me feel a little calmer to start the day.
Has anyone else tried the session yet?
What else are you doing for self-care these days?
As a reminder don't forget that BusCorpCo
wants to help you deal with the challenges of working remotely.
If you need to adjust your schedule
to accommodate childcare, caregiving, or sickness,
please trust we will work with you
to be as flexible as possible.
I'll be setting up a weekly check-ins with each of you
to talk about any concerns.
I'm confident in the work we're doing as a team
and appreciate that you're all trying
to adjust to your new work environment.
If you're experiencing feelings of self isolation
or having trouble adjusting please remember, you can reach
out to me directly or to the employee assistance program.
This program is confidential and designed
to help employees when needed.
I know this is tough, but I also know
we can handle this together.
NARRATOR: Organizations need to ensure that their employees understand
the mental health benefits and resources available.
Be specific: phone numbers and websites.
Reiterate organizational support. And lead by example
through honesty communication and compassion. [MUSIC PLAYING]