The job market is experiencing an influx of job-seekers at the moment , putting the responsibility on employers to attract employees to their organizations . ( Shutterstock )
Employers need to prioritize employee mental health if they want to attract new talent
By Stephen Friedman
Canadian employers are currently facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent in the workplace , putting the responsibility on employers to attract employees to their organizations .
One key way for employers to achieve this is by prioritizing the mental health of their employees . Workplaces are increasingly recognizing that productive employees actively seek out workplaces that prioritize mental well-being and offer flexible working conditions .
This recognition is well-founded , as employees tend to be more productive when they are not burdened by mental health challenges .
As a teacher of current and future leaders , my experience co nfirms that employees want workplaces that facilitate wellbeing . Many of my students have indicated that mental health support at work is a musthave .
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