Creating a mentally healthy workplace is about building on the positive aspects of your working environment and taking steps to reduce any risk factors. The risk factors within the automotive sector may include, workload stress, poor physical work environments, unreasonable behaviours, lack of role clarity and recognition to name a few. Every organisation is
Make a mentally healthy workplace your 2021 New Year’s Resolution! With Victorian Automotive businesses now back at work, it’s an ideal time for employers to set goals for a supportive and happier, healthier workplace. And while Victorian businesses are at “vastly different levels” of readiness and action in relation to workplace mental health, leaders should
Seasonal Stress. It doesn’t have to Stress Out Your Team. The festive period can be a hugely enjoyable and rewarding time of the year. However, for some, it can also be associated with increased stress, personal or professional difficulty and challenges that can threaten the well-being and “health” of that individual. The World Health Organisation
Disclaimer: The Little Blue Book of Workplace Mental Health has been authored and compiled by Tim O’Brien and produced by Alcohol and Drug Awareness Australia. The views expressed by the author are not necessarily the views of the VACC and its members on a particular matter. This document, and the material contained therein, is for information purposes only. The document is intended to provide increased understanding and awareness of mood affective disorders and practical assistance in recognising depression, anxiety and other disorders and approaches to reaching out and providing support. The document also provides more general information in regard to workplace relations matters that may not be applicable and/or appropriate to the Victorian automotive industry. The document does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as legal advice. VACC therefore encourages any member needing assistance in managing mental health in their workplace to contact the VACC Workplace Relations (IR Dept and OHSE Unit) for specific advice and assistance.
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