A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Business Case for Learning and Development
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In the hustle and bustle of the modern workplace, mental health and emotional wellness often take a backseat to productivity and performance. However, neglecting the psychological well-being of employees can have dire consequences for both individuals and organizations.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial time for team members and managers to become more educated on mental health issues in the workplace – ultimately fostering a supportive, resilient, and thriving workplace.
Here's why learning about mental health is vital from both a team member and managerial perspective.
For Employees:
For Managers:
Learning about mental health is a shared responsibility that benefits both the individual and the collective. For employees, it's about maintaining personal well-being and creating a supportive network. For managers, it's about driving performance and nurturing a healthy organizational culture.
Skillsoft has a robust set of solutions to support mental health learning at work. Our leadership and business solution, for example, helps identify and empower leaders across your organization to drive exponential business outcomes.
From Dealing with Conflict and fostering Empathy and Connection to cultivating Mental Well-Being, the solution offers a plethora of resources – from courses to books to audiobooks – to help both employees and managers learn about emotional intelligence and gain insight on improving mental well-being.
Some of the courses in these channels cover topic such as:
Another powerful learning channel offered by Skillsoft is called Mindfulness at Work. Mindfulness is about being in the “here and now.” Those who practice mindfulness tend to feel less stressed, happier, and more successful. This learning channel helps employees and managers to become more aware of how they feel, respond with valuable mindfulness approaches, and positively impact mental health.
Some of the courses include:
And finally, here are some additional courses that Skillsoft offers to further the mental health conversation in your workplace:
Ultimately, prioritizing mental health education is not just a moral imperative but a strategic business decision. When employees and managers are equipped to handle mental health challenges, the workplace becomes a beacon of productivity, innovation, and human-centric success.
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