With R U OK? Day and World Mental Health Day fast approaching (12th September and 10th October respectively), now is the ideal time to reflect on your business ethos in and around the all-important space of mental health awareness.
According to Beyond Blue, “Nearly 1 in 5 people experience poor mental health each year,and nearly half of us will experience poor mental health during our lives”. Given that most people spend up to a third of their lives at work, the workplace is a key setting for improving and supporting the mental health of all team members – and organisations that offer comprehensive wellbeing support to their employees are known to experience improved productivity and better staff retention than those that don’t have a program in place.
At Branded Products®, we are proud to not only give back to some of the causes that affect us the most (such as HelpingMinds®), but we also have a range of carefully selected branded or unbranded products to help other organisations demonstrate their commitment to increased mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Whether your team members have joined your business in an office, warehouse or hospitality capacity, there are many ways that you can make your employees feel welcome and included whilst ensuring that their workday is more comfortable and enjoyable. From everyday items that can be used on the job to thoughtful gifts that promote a sense of relaxing and unwinding at home after work, you can create a range of staff wellbeing packs with a mix of practical products and self-care goodies such as coffee mugs, insulated lunch bags, hot water bottles, blankets and scented candles.
For other ways to embrace R U OK? Day in the workplace, you can check out some tips here.
To find out more about this delicate matter and how you can promote mental health awareness in your
workplace in a sensitive way, reach out to our experienced team of Branding Advisors today.
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