Workload stress is linked to increased risk of mental health disorders and to physical ill-health.
A mentally healthy workplace has policies and procedures in place to monitor workloads, to recognise and assist employees exposed to prolonged work pressures, to guard against excessive hours of work, and to manage work-related fatigue and psychological distress.
It will guard against a ‘pressure cooker’ work environment.
Anyone can fall victim to burn-out. And its effects reach beyond the workplace to put strain on relationships and ‘family health’. It’s also bad for productivity… so nobody wins.
Superfriend 2019 National Report – Indicators of a Thriving Workplace Survey showed that:
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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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