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Hotchner, a workplace wellness consultant. “We need to erase the stigma of speaking about mental health and pro- vide a way for people to get help.” This is one area where Gen Zers are leading the way: Psychologists say people in their twenties are more com- fortable talking about mental health issues than their older colleagues. Of course, not everyone will speak up when something is wrong. That’s why employers must know how to spot employee behavior that might signify prob- lems. Maybe Andrew has started to show up late for work or has been calling in sick more often. Or Lisa has been going through the motions of her assigned duties without any real engagement. Or Mark has become argumentative with co-workers. The ability to spot signs of trouble pre-supposes a knowledge of the employee, and here is where supervi- sors and managers can be proactive. “One of the things that employers can do is build relationships with their people,” said Davis. “It’s really hard to have a conversa- tion with someone about their behavior when you haven’t checked in with them on a regular basis.” Spotting changes in employee behavior is one thing. Responding appropriately is another. Rather than mention- ing stress or mental health when approaching the individ- ual, psychologists advise supervisors to only discuss ob-
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