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ple are not getting burned out, because that’s the fastest move toward the exit when it comes to people’s work ex- periences,” said Gruttadaro. “It is really important that we build cultures in which people want to be part of the or- ganization when they go to work in the morning, whether they’re walking through an office door or firing up their home computer.” Quiz: How Well Do You Address Mental Health Issues? Does your workplace encourage good employee men- tal health? Find out by taking this quiz. Score 10 points for each “yes” answer to these questions. Then total your score and check your rating at the bottom of the chart. Has your business taken the following steps? 1. Created a work environment that encourages em- ployees to communicate openly about stressors and men- tal health issues? 2. Ensured that supervisors build healthy relationships with workers through regular check-ins? 3. Developed appropriate procedures for approaching employees who exhibit behavioral problems? 4. Encouraged autonomy, fairness and enhanced em- ployee self-worth with rewards and recognition? 5. Given special attention to the psychological well-be- ing of remote workers? 6. Informed employees about available mental health resources, including clear instructions on where to go for help? 7. Modified policies and procedures around paid time off, flexible hours, and mental health days? 8. Reframed performance reviews as opportunities for feedback and learning? 9. Conducted pulse surveys to better understand on- going stressors affecting employees? 10. Ensured the company health insurance program covers mental and psychological issues, and looked into telemedicine as a way to assist employees who need counseling? What’s your score? 80 or more: Congratulations! You have gone a long way toward ensuring good mental health for your employees. Between 60 and 80: It’s time to fine tune your policies. Below 60: Your business is at risk. Take action on the suggestions in the accompanying story. Workplace Mental Health Resources Employers will find additional information about effec- tive mental health programs at the following organizations: • Center for Workplace Mental Health ( workplacemen- talhealth.org ). Maintains an array of resources for em- ployers, a series of guides on mental health issues. • Mind Share Partners ( mindsharepartners.org ). Publish- es the 2021 Mental Health at Work report with insights into causes of, and solutions for, burnout, anxiety and depression.
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