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I strongly agree, mental health only seems to be a consideration until it has any affect on output. It's now talked about more openly/included in health and saf
by mojzu 5y ago
I strongly agree, mental health only seems to be a consideration until it has any affect on output. It's now talked about more openly/included in health and safety courses/etc. which at least seems to be a step in the right direction, but good luck asking for deadlines to be pushed back/or time off for mental health because a project is causing burn out. I'm hoping it's a generational thing that 'puritanical work ethic/expectations' are offered as the solution to all problems but usually dismissed as a potential cause of any
- fleddr 5y agoSure, a step in the right direction, but to me it still does not meet the low bar of it really being a consideration. I've always seen things like mindfulness and meditation as fighting a symptom. You first put people into this overworked and anxious state of mind and then offer this "fix", rather then addressing the root cause. When people are struggling with mental health at work, reduce the pressure on output and/or give them more free time. It doesn't solve all problems but it's the most meaningful and direct action an employer can take. If an employer cannot afford that or is simply unwilling, I'm cool with that. As long as they admit it and don't pretend to care with a cheap email. Same with appreciating people. Give them money. Stop making it so complicated. Money talks. Nobody cares about HR points.