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As anxiety and isolation take a toll on employee mental health, here's how managers improve workplace culture

In 2022, the Surgeon General issued guidance on workplace mental health, emphasizing the relationship between work and well-being.
Financial insecurity, a key factor in decreased productivity, was identified as the greatest source of stress for a quarter of workers in an October 2024 survey of 5,000 working adults.
A 2024 American Psychological Association survey revealed that 2 in 3 workers experienced burnout symptoms, including reduced interest, low energy, lack of motivation, and feelings of isolation, highlighting the need for intervention.
Although workers' mental health, as measured by the TELUS Mental Health Index , has improved since its lowest point in April 2020, with fewer workers in the high-risk category by fall 2024, the improvement plateaued at 70.6, and 3 in 5 workers still feel their employer underestimates the mental health challenges of the workplace.
The Surgeon General's 2022 report outlined five essentials for improving workplace culture, including prioritizing safety, fostering inclusion, providing work-life balance, ensuring employees feel valued, and allowing for career growth, as these factors contribute to a psychologically safe environment where employees can voice opinions without fear, ultimately fostering teamwork, creativity, and innovation.

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As anxiety and isolation take a toll on employee mental health, here's how managers improve workplace culture

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