physical and mental health plays an instrumental role in work-life balance
81% of respondents felt that their employer is supporting them mentally and emotionally through the pandemic. This sentiment is slightly lower among the mature workers, with 74% of respondents aged 45 to 54 years old feeling supported by their employers.
Limited social interactions and heightened fears about the virus can raise serious mental health issues. This could also be exacerbated by the blurring lines between work and life, which for remote workers may result in what feels like a long continuous day which could lead to burnout.
There is hence an increased expectation for employers to address rising mental health issues. Ensuring good mental and physical health is an organisation-wide effort.
Employees need to raise the issues they face so that HR teams can invest in the right programmes and healthcare packages to boost employees’ well-being. For example, the younger generation can be involved in driving mental health awareness campaigns to destigmatize it and encourage more of their colleagues and peers to speak out.
1 in 3 respondents wishes that their employers would provide employee assistance programmes post-COVID-19. One in two respondents expects their employers to have good health policies and safety protocols (52%) and access to health insurance (51%).
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