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Let’s face it: these lockdowns are not really positive from the perspective of mental health in the workplace.
For some, they have led to a drastic reduction in work, whilst other industries are literally booming. Either way, a business may find that its employees and workers are becoming increasingly overwhelmed by the situations that they are facing on a daily basis.
Regardless of whether businesses are struggling or busy, many employees and workers are feeling that the light at the end of the tunnel is becoming increasingly difficult to see during this third lockdown. Needless to say, this is a difficult area for employers to address as it serves as a warning sign that their staff are at risk of becoming disenchanted, not necessarily with the employer, but with the world as they perceive it.
Taking the problem of overwhelm in the workplace in that light, the issue can seem staggering to the employer as well. However, whilst the realm of employment law can seem like a wall of requirements and penalties at times, it is also there to help businesses with potential solutions.
In order to keep their employees and workers engaged, employers might wish to consider the following:-
These are just some ideas of the steps that you, as an employer, might wish to take in addressing the sense of overwhelm in the workplace. However, please note that each situation will turn very particularly on its own facts and it is therefore important to obtain specific advice based on those circumstances.
Moreover, these workplace issues have purely been intensified by the impact of COVID-19 – you have a responsibility to communicate effectively with your workforce and to ensure that they are safe at work even at the best of times!
This article is intended for information purposes only and not as a substitute for legal advice. TP Legal does not accept any responsibility for any decisions that you may make as a result of reading this article. If you require employment law advice, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01483 751878 or at rh@tplegal-ltd.com.
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