Seeing a colleague or staff member struggle with their wellbeing can be difficult. Altass-Cheshire offer packages of support to both employer and employee.
Enhancing managers and staffs confidence in starting a conversation with someone about their emotional wellbeing
Supporting organisations to support employees to return to work
Supporting individuals to return to work
Developing appropriate and timely intervention for employees (direct staff support or supporting the manager with this role)
Supporting a culture of internal strength that supports staff to be open about their wellbeingProviding 6 structured interventions to employees who are struggling with their wellbeing
The issue:
Starting a conversation about wellbeing with a colleague who may be struggling with mental health issues.
The fear for employers:
Employers sometimes fear prevents us talking to employees about their mental health.
The fear for employees:
Employees sometimes fear that their employer will see them as weak, incompetent, unable to cope if they admit they are struggling with their mental health.
The issue:
Starting a conversation about sickness or absence and returning to work.
The fear for employers:
Employers sometimes fear that contact with someone who is off sick will be seen as harassment, but lack of contact or involvement can actually make an employee feel less able to return to work.
The fear for employees:
Employees sometimes fear contact with work when they are off sick because they feel; pressure to return to work / a lack of confidence in their ability to return to work, or do their job.
Being supported as an employer and / or employee will benefit the relationship between employer and employee. We provide support services to both the employer and employee.
Based on an extensive review of the evidence, 5 simple steps were identified in the Foresight Mental Capital and wellbeing Project about how people can improve their mental well-being.
Connect…
With the people around you. With families, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Think of these as the cornerstones of your life and invest time in them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day.
Be Active…
Go for a walk or run. Step outside, cycle. Play a game. Garden. Dance. Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity you enjoy and that suits your level of mobility and fitness
Take Notice... Be Curious
Catch sight of beautiful things. Remark on the unusual. Savour the moment, whether you are walking to work, eating lunch or talking to friends. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you.
Keep Learning...
Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for a course. Take on a different responsibility at work. Fix a bike. Learn to play a musical instrument or how to cook your favourite food. Set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confident as well as being fun.
Give...
Do something nice for a friend to a stranger. Thank someone. Smile. Volunteer your time. Join a community group. Look out, as well as in. Seeing yourself, and your happiness, as linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and creates connections with the people around you.
For any mental health or wellbeing requirements, speak to us today. Call us on 01482 014144, email info@altass-cheshire.co.uk or fill in our online referral forms here.