Support the Emotional Wellbeing of Employees | Vermont Department of Health
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Support the Emotional Wellbeing of Employees | Vermont Department of Health
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Support the Emotional Wellbeing of Employees
Worksite Wellness
Occupation Specific Wellness Resources
Go Tobacco-Free
Help Employees Get Daily Physical Activity
Promote a Family-Friendly Workplace
Promote Healthy Food Choices at the Workplace
Promote Preventive Care & Safety
Worksite Wellness Virtual Workshop Series
Support the Emotional Wellbeing of Employees
Many employed adults are affected by mental health conditions that interfere with their personal and professional success and wellbeing. Work-related stress is also a major issue for many people, contributing to poor physical and emotional health, as well as decreased productivity and job satisfaction. Creating a workplace culture and environment that supports the emotional wellbeing of all employees can result in healthier and more productive employees.
Recommended Strategies
Education and Awareness
Share education on personal stress management.
Promote an Employee Assistance Program or local mental health resources.
Provide education on mental health and substance use.
Provide employee orientation on workplace policies and support for mental health and substance use recovery.
Provide employees with information on the mental health benefits offered through the organization’s insurance.
On-Site Support
Offer stress management opportunities.
Offer workshops on mental health and substance use.
Participate as a business in one community engagement activity.
Create and maintain a dedicated quiet space for relaxation.
Provide free or subsidized lifestyle coaching, counseling or self-management programs.
Policy Change
Provide supervisory trainings on increasing support for employee wellbeing.
Have a policy that supports employees who have mental health issues, including leaves of absence and plans for returning to work.
Allow employees to access support services during working hours.
Have a policy addressing the use of alcohol and substances at work and work-related functions, and promote responsible drinking at work-related events where alcohol is present.
Related Resources
Vermont Department of Health Division of Substance Use
Invest EAP
Vermont 2-1-1
Pride Center of Vermont
Division for Blind and Visually Impaired
Vermont Center for Independent Living
For more information, download the
mental health-friendly
section of the Worksite Wellness Toolkit!
Last Updated:
June 3, 2024
Skip to main content
MENU
x
CLOSE
Translations for you
Support the Emotional Wellbeing of Employees
Worksite Wellness
Occupation Specific Wellness Resources
Go Tobacco-Free
Help Employees Get Daily Physical Activity
Promote a Family-Friendly Workplace
Promote Healthy Food Choices at the Workplace
Promote Preventive Care & Safety
Worksite Wellness Virtual Workshop Series
Support the Emotional Wellbeing of Employees
Many employed adults are affected by mental health conditions that interfere with their personal and professional success and wellbeing. Work-related stress is also a major issue for many people, contributing to poor physical and emotional health, as well as decreased productivity and job satisfaction. Creating a workplace culture and environment that supports the emotional wellbeing of all employees can result in healthier and more productive employees.
Recommended Strategies
Education and Awareness
Share education on personal stress management.
Promote an Employee Assistance Program or local mental health resources.
Provide education on mental health and substance use.
Provide employee orientation on workplace policies and support for mental health and substance use recovery.
Provide employees with information on the mental health benefits offered through the organization’s insurance.
On-Site Support
Offer stress management opportunities.
Offer workshops on mental health and substance use.
Participate as a business in one community engagement activity.
Create and maintain a dedicated quiet space for relaxation.
Provide free or subsidized lifestyle coaching, counseling or self-management programs.
Policy Change
Provide supervisory trainings on increasing support for employee wellbeing.
Have a policy that supports employees who have mental health issues, including leaves of absence and plans for returning to work.
Allow employees to access support services during working hours.
Have a policy addressing the use of alcohol and substances at work and work-related functions, and promote responsible drinking at work-related events where alcohol is present.
Related Resources
Vermont Department of Health Division of Substance Use
Invest EAP
Vermont 2-1-1
Pride Center of Vermont
Division for Blind and Visually Impaired
Vermont Center for Independent Living
For more information, download the
mental health-friendly
section of the Worksite Wellness Toolkit!
Last Updated:
June 3, 2024