Class Activity #1

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Health Science

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Oct 30, 2023

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Class Activity #1 Trend number six will change work environments in 2023 to focus on employee mental wellness. The development of layoffs as a key cause of workplace mental health concerns has motivated experts to study their harmful consequences. There was a stronger emphasis on employee well- being in the first quarter, with conversations about a four-day workweek and concerns about withdrawal tendencies. However, there is a rising awareness of organizations' efforts to appear helpful while providing no actual benefits, a practice known as "well-being washing," as well as the dangers of toxic optimism. As a result, mental health programs in government are transforming, businesses have improved mental health benefits in response to economic pressures, and the stigma associated with mental illness is being reduced. This trend encourages firms to emphasize their employees' mental health, resulting in improved research and more transparent corporate practices. Reorganizing offices with a focus on mental wellness for employees is a commendable and vital trend in the modern business environment. It's a sign of how far we've come in realizing how much a person's mental health affects their productivity, motivation, and relationships at work. Government initiatives, improved mental health benefits, and management education all work together to create a more positive work environment. Recognizing the impact of stigma and the harmful effects of layoffs on mental health emphasizes the need for more empathetic and supportive procedures. However, the problems caused by "well-being washing" and poisonous optimism call for genuine dedication to workers' happiness and health. This shift is a giant leap in the direction of creating workplaces that care about their employee's well-being and health as much as their productivity.

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