Do employees feel safe to speak up? If not, motivation, productivity and innovation go down When people feel like they can speak up at work without being marginalized, reprimanded, or humiliated, experts say productivity and job satisfaction increase. Why? Employees in these types of organizations feel a strong sense of psychological safety – the security […]
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Creating a positive environment makes it safe for teams to speak up, take risks We heard a lot about “The Great Resignation” and “Quiet Quitting,” in 2022. To offset these troubling trends, WellWithin leaders are putting extra focus creating a positive work environment this year. We call this approach being psychologically safe. In a psychologically
Workplace Survivor Syndrome is real, and managers can help From downsizing to layoffs to restructuring, workplaces – including GE Appliances – have faced tough circumstances over the last couple years. Those employees still remaining with the company can find themselves struggling with emotions ranging from grief, anxiety, guilt, and anger to relief. These emotions can
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Sometimes it’s hard to tell, so pay attention Stress can have a negative effect on your health. You may think that irritating headache or frequent insomnia is caused by an illness. But stress may be the culprit. Stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Recognizing common stress symptoms when
If you’re feeling more anxious and depressed in the past two years than ever before, you’re not alone. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, one in eight people globally were living with a mental health disorder. Estimates put the rise in both anxiety and depression at more than 25% during the first year of the pandemic –
Don’t be fooled. Suicide affects us all. Every 40 seconds someone takes their life. Suicide is on the rise, increasing by 60% over the last 45 years, and is the leading cause of death for 15- to 29-year-olds. For every suicide that results in death, there are as many as 40 attempted suicides. It’s time
