The Power of Mental Health in High Performing Teams: Event Insights ??

Hello, and welcome to our latest newsletter! ??

Recently, we hosted a panel discussion with Werner Albrecht , Hanne Diertl and Cawa Younosi to explore the key role of mental health in building high-performing teams.

The discussion highlighted a common challenge: Even though HR and leadership understand how crucial mental health programs are, they struggle with getting support and resources from higher-ups ?? ??

Here's what our panel recommends:

Here's what Key Strategies for Elevating Mental Health Initiatives At Work

• Wellbeing is a shared responsibility: It's time to view mental health and team wellbeing as a shared organizational goal, not just an HR task.
• Shift the narrative around mental health: Mental health is not just about wellbeing; it's a key driver for improving performance. This changes the conversation to highlight its importance for the company's success, instead of a "nice-to-have".

• A winning argument is often evidence-backed: Use concrete data on how mental health affects productivity, absenteeism, and stress levels to make a compelling case. This approach, backed by statistics, can help secure the necessary support and resources.
• Mobilize your team's key voices: Empower the voices that carry weight within your company to lead the mental health conversation.

• Start small, test out what best fits your team: Starting with pilot programs can demonstrate the tangible benefits of mental health initiatives, making way for broader implementation.
• Try the "sandwich" method: As Cawa suggests, place mental health topics within performance culture initiatives or budget planning, underscoring their affordability. This strategy creates a workplace where openness is valued, and employees have access to necessary resources and support.
• No one-size-fits-all solution with mental health: Recognizing the diverse mental health requirements across various roles is key to creating effective, inclusive strategies.

To better understand why mental health at work is crucial for success and enhanced performance, here are some resources to get you started:

• What can employers do to support mental health at work
• How to convince management for a mental health benefit at work
• 5 steps to a better company culture

A huge thanks to our speakers, guests and everyone who contributed to this fantastic evening!

Full video coming soon ?

Until next time,?

Team nilo ??