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read moreLifeWorks, a leading provider in the digital space of wellbeing (mental, physical, financial and social) has released its monthly Mental Health Index™, revealing a negative mental-health score among Australians for the 16th consecutive month.
The monthly survey by LifeWorks was conducted through an online survey from 30th June to 12th July 2021, with 1,000 respondents residing in Australia and Australia and employed within the last six months.
Senior vice president and managing director, Australia and Asia-Pacific, Jamie MacLennan notes “as the Delta variant continues to spread across the country and ongoing lockdowns re-emerge, Australians are facing not only uncertainties and concerns regarding their health – both physically and mentally – but also increased frustration.
“The pandemic has not only transformed the way employees assess their workplace’s wellbeing program, but it has also drastically increased the level of its importance. Employers are now considering wellbeing offerings that go beyond support for physical health alone. It is essential to provide holistic programs that consider employees’ total wellbeing and unique needs.
“As employees adapt to the post-pandemic workplace, it is essential that they feel supported in their total wellbeing.”
Global leader and senior vice president, research and total wellbeing, Paula Allen adds “as physical health continues to be a consideration in return-to-workplace discussions across Australia, it is important that conversations about mental health do not take a back seat. We needed time to adjust to working from home and will need to adjust to returning to the workplace.
“Australian employers need to foster environments where their teams feel welcomed, valued and listened to. Supporting employee wellbeing requires a holistic approach and now more than ever, must be prioritised by business leaders in order for their employees to feel safe.”
Key findings of LifeWorks’ latest monthly Mental Health Index :
Strong relationship with work peers contributing to improved mental health:
Mixed views on vaccination policies with one third favouring employer-mandated vaccine policies:
The full Australian LifeWorks Mental Health Index™ report can be found here.
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