How to launch an Employee Mental Wellbeing Program in your organization?
Your employees are your biggest assets. Investing in their mental health means you can expect more engaged and happy employees in the workplace. After all, a healthy workplace culture can only drive measurable business outcomes.
There are not just one but many benefits of having a solid mental wellbeing program in your organization. For example, nine out of ten employees consider employee wellness programs a benefit package when evaluating their potential employer during recruitment.
A well-structured mental wellbeing program can also be a crucial factor in retaining employees. A recent study reveals that 67% of employees who have mental wellbeing programs at work like their job more and are more likely to recommend others.
So, if you’re ready to launch an employee mental wellbeing program in your organization, then this article is for you. In this article, we have talked about Manah’s LEAP program, how you can implement it, and how you and your employees can benefit from this program.
So let's get started.
But before that let's quickly understand the importance of mental health at work.
Importance of mental health at workplace
Anxiety is one of the top mental health concerns in the workplace. An analysis of more than 300000 US employees by a mental health provider found that almost 24% of the employees have reached out for help due to their anxiety issues. And it's just the tip of the iceberg.
Long work hours, inability to maintain a healthy work-life balance, unpredictable economy, and civil unrest are some of the causes that are negatively impacting the mental health of the employees.
Effect of mental health at the workplace
- When left unaddressed, mental health can negatively impact an employee's morale and productivity.
- Untreated mental health issues can also increase workplace accident risks.
- Prolonged mental health issues can affect the creativity and decision-making ability of the employee.
- When not treated for a long time, mental health issues can affect the productivity of the employees. Data says that on an average employees miss 31.4 days of work per year due to depression.
- Employee turnover is another major concern of mental health issues among employees that can directly affect the ROI of the company.
- Further, mental health problems can exclude many people from work, which can make it more difficult for them to recover.
How does LEAP work?
Manah’s LEAP program has been carefully designed by mental health experts to help you take your first step toward building a strong mental health program in your organization.
The program is a culmination of tools, resources, and guidance sessions to help you build a holistic mental health program at your workplace.
Wellbeing tools
The LEAP program gives you access to some wellbeing tools that are relevant and practical. From kickstarting the journey among your employees to monitoring progress and building dashboards, these tools will help you to constantly monitor how you put your wellbeing program on the fast track.
Wellbeing resources
The LEAP program offers useful information and resources through a rich media platform. All these resources empower you and your team to design and implement a workplace wellbeing program. You can navigate through Manah’s extensive reports, blogs, videos, and newsletters and pick early lessons on building an employee mental wellbeing program.
Wellbeing guidebooks
Wellbeing guidebooks are actionable guidebooks that help you to get on board with the LEAP program. It has all the step-by-step guidance that is your first line of resources that gives you enough clarity to understand what to expect from this program and how you can succeed at building a strong mental wellbeing program.
Expert sessions
By signing up for the LEAP program you have free access to expert sessions designed specifically for HR leaders. During these sessions, you can expect to have detailed professional guidance to tackle different workplace situations that can impact the mental health of the employees. This program provides you with a great opportunity to interact with those who have successfully implemented wellbeing programs.
Are you ready to implement the LEAP program at your workplace?
LEAP program is loved by HRs and employees alike. So far the LEAP program has helped over 60,000 employees across six countries. More than 75 organizations have benefited from this program. See what testimony have to say!
“Introducing emotional check-ins by Manah Wellness this year led to over 95% of employees taking online emotional health assessment and scheduling a conversation with the psychologist.” —Senior Leader, Video Volunteers.
So what are you waiting for?
Get in touch today to implement LEAP program at your workplace!
FAQs
What are the main benefits of implementing the LEAP program in my organization?
The LEAP program significantly enhances employee engagement and satisfaction by prioritizing mental health. Studies show that organizations with such programs see improved job satisfaction, with 67% of employees likely to recommend their workplace. Additionally, a robust mental wellbeing program can attract top talent during recruitment.
How does the LEAP program support HR leaders in building a mental wellbeing program?
The LEAP program provides HR leaders with a comprehensive suite of tools, resources, and expert guidance. It includes actionable guidebooks, wellbeing tools for monitoring progress, and access to expert sessions tailored to workplace mental health challenges. This support equips HR leaders to effectively design and implement a successful mental wellbeing strategy.
