Positive company culture supporting mental health enables higher productivity

Mental health in the workplace has been a hot topic over the past few years. Particularly as businesses have needed to adapt to challenges of maintaining business, let alone growth in some industries, during the pandemic, natural disasters and other key events that have impacted Australian businesses.

Whilst the cost is high on business productivity and profits, a crucial cost is that of our workforce due to the strains of personal health; mentally, physically and emotionally. It is well researched that improved mental health of workers contributes to greater productivity and therefore makes for a better work environment amongst team members and management.

Business responsibility is increasing to ensure that staff are being supporting throughout their employment, from onboarding to retention. The effects of staff turnover are costly and excessive sick days are a strain on businesses. Taking a proactive approach to wellbeing at work can not only improve your staff’s capabilities, but also lead to a more positive workplace, holistically enabling greater overall performance.