First off, I would like to say “Happy Birthday Mom!”
Thank you for all the love and support you have shown during this trying COVID year. I am so happy to celebrate with you virtually, even if it is not IRL.
Here are some articles that I have found interesting this week.
5 Ways To Support Your Employees’ Mental Health During A Pandemic
by Forbes
We’re all feeling the impact of COVID-19. The global pandemic has impacted not only the physical health of many individuals but their mental health as well. If you’re anxious, depressed, or struggling to sleep through the night, you’re not alone.
Across the country, we have seen spikes in depression, PTSD, domestic violence, and substance use problems. A poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows the psychological toll the pandemic is taking on Americans. According to the survey, 45% of adults say the pandemic has affected their mental health, and 19% say it has had a “major impact.” A survey by mental health provider Ginger found 69% of employees said the coronavirus is the most stressful time of their career, and 88% said they had experienced moderate to extreme stress over the past four to six weeks.
The research makes one thing clear: The pandemic has greatly impacted daily life as we know it and is taking its toll on all of us. To learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health in the workplace and because May is Mental Health Month, I recently spoke with Nancy Reardon, Chief Strategy and Product Officer at Maestro Health.
“Right now, employees are currently experiencing more fear and anxiety than usual. The uncertainty about the state of their health, jobs and the future are causing employees to feel heightened levels of stress,” said Nancy.
This means it’s the perfect opportunity for leaders to demonstrate their commit employees’ to mental health and overall well-being. Here are five ways that employers can support their employees during a pandemic, based on my conversation with Nancy.
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Utilize technology to offer mental health resources
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Use this opportunity to reduce the stigma
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Double-down on communication
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Prioritize well-being in your benefits plan
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Show empathy and leadership
The desire for in-person human connection is driving the recovery and underscoring how impactful and valuable the built environment has become since the buildings and places we design facilitate the connections we crave. That’s why design solutions that prioritize human connection and experience are the best opportunities for our clients and communities to emerge stronger. This week: strategies for a post-COVID return, people’s shifting relationships with their cities, the connection between health and climate change, designing for human experience, and the biggest trends shaping office and healthcare spaces in 2021.
5 Considerations for Our Post-COVID Return
The link between the experiences and the places we value has come into sharp focus. What does this mean for the challenges we face and the solutions we need to emerge stronger from the crisis? Here are five considerations that can inform every design solution. Read more
People Are Reevaluating the Relationships They Have With Their Cities
Conducted in May and August of 2020, Gensler’s City Pulse Survey provides developers, urban designers, and clients with real-time research into the pandemic’s impact on migration patterns, evolving expectations, and the urban experience across global cities, including New York, San Francisco, London, and Singapore. Read more
Our Focus on Health Must Include Climate Change
COVID-19 has shown us how the natural world can impose devastating consequences on the global economy. With this new urgency, we know the time to reinvigorate our commitment to net zero carbon is now. Read more
How Businesses Can Compete on Experience, and Win on Design
Clients in every sector are struggling to keep up with the dramatic evolution of how people work, live, and shop today. To better understand the link between design and delivering a great experience, we launched the Gensler Experience Index℠, a first-of-its-kind mixed-methods research study focused on creating a holistic framework for understanding experience and quantifying design’s impact. Read more
The Future of Offices and Healthcare
Fast Company spotlighted Gensler’s new Design Forecast report in an exclusive feature, where Gensler Global Workplace Research Leader Janet Pogue McLaurin and Health Sector Leader Scot Latimer explore the biggest trends reshaping offices and healthcare spaces in 2021. Read more
I am also reading
- A Guide for SafelyRe-Entering the Workplace by EQ Office
- What is Placemaking: Examining the Art and Science by EQ Office
- How Leaders Can Support Staff During This Time by Totalwellness.com
- 15 Ways to Say “Feel Better” in a Card or Email by Totalwellness.com
- Printable Greeting by Totalwellness.com
- Useful Get Well Care Package Ideas by Totalwellness.com
- Get Well Soon Email Template by Totalwellness.com
- Article – What Should I Do If I Tested Positive For COVID-19? by Totalwellness.com
- Shareable Essential COVID-19 Recovery Tips to Know by Totalwellness.com
- Free Google Business Marketing Kit by Google
What have you been reading?
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