Honing manager skills for better work practices

To prevent the workplace from becoming toxic, managers can practise their listening skills to understand their subordinates and provide explicit support to achieve what is needed at work. – 123rf.com

MENTAL health has been a hot topic for many companies. The drastic change in the external environment has led many companies to change fast and quick. The expectations of learning fast and implementing drastic change permeate all position levels in companies, which has put a toll on employees and their families.

A study conducted by Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH) (2021) found that more than one-third of employees suffered mental health problems during the pandemic. The report further mentioned that the process of evaluating the mental health programme among employees is limited. In general, expressing one’s current mental health state to the company and professional network is not common as it can lead to workplace discrimination.