Find out more about Wellness Action Plans on the Mind website.
Right now! this is a tough world to live in for many people. And it’s ok to acknowledge that. As a manager! you have the added responsibility of looking after your own health and wellbeing! which brings us to the age-old conundrum of ‘who cares for the carers?’
Looking after yourself means being realistic about what you can do for others.
Try thinking about
What you can directly control: this might include the example you set for others! the bosnia and herzegovina phone number library you allocate to staff and the working conditions. The IES Working at Home Wellbeing Survey on the Institute for Employment Studies website shows that musculoskeletal problems are on the rise for new homeworkers. So I’d suggest improving their ergonomics or encouraging more frequent breaks.
What you can try and influence: you can certainly influence the strategies people use to cope. There are a use data for personalized digital marketing success host of resources available as well! from Mental Health First Aiders to ‘corona kindness’ tips and advice for staying czechia businesses directory and motivated. For example! if someone was a regular gym user! ask them what are they replacing it with now?
The NHS website has some helpful corona kindness tips and advice.
What you can only hope to understand:
accept that some things are beyond your control. The relationships people have at home are personal to them. Offer an empathetic ear but recognise you are not expected to be a relationship counsellor (although it’s worth checking in with your staff more regularly than usual about their physical and mental wellbeing and safety).
One top tip
Have meaningful conversations – whether these are about pay and conditions! the unknown future! or about the daily reality of how people are living their lives now and getting by.
Coronavirus: coping with the new normal
Susan Clews ! Acas Chief Executive
Acas Chief Executive Susan Clews has worked in Acas frontline operations and as Director of Strategy and Chief Operations Officer.