What are some indicators of a psychologically unsafe and/or unhealthy work environment?
Factors such as increased absenteeism rates, higher disability claims and lower productivity indicate areas of concern in the workplace. Assessing risks to mental health can be difficult, though, because a number of factors may hide or mask problems. In many cases, workplace mental health issues are not discussed or addressed because employers and employees do not know how to articulate problems or take action. In other cases, employees refrain from speaking out because they fear for their job security or are embarrassed to admit they are facing difficulties. The GM@W tools can quickly uncover problems and provide solutions that will save time and money and increase employee well-being and loyalty.
