Amid the operational and workforce disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers must be prudent to also pay close attention to the potential mental health impacts of this unprecedented crisis.
During this period of uncertainty, it can be expected your team members and employees may experience a high degree of anxiety and stress about the health and safety of their loved ones, and how this pandemic may disrupt their work and personal lives.
To assist members in this area, AREEA has developed a guide to support the Mental Health and Wellness of your workforce.
AREEA’s Coronavirus COVID-19: Mental Health & Wellness Guide covers the following areas:
- Providing communication and support to address workforce concerns
- Articulating your organisation’s position and challenges
- Promoting up-to-date and factual information
- Informing employees of support options
- Encouraging positive team culture
- Adapting to changing work patterns or working remotely
Don’t miss AREEA’s Mental Health Webinar with a special guest from BeyondBlue, Wednesday 1 April 2.30pm (AEST), discussing all these matters for resources and energy employers (see related story / register here).
AREEA thanks members of the Resources and Energy Industry Mental Health Advisory Board for its guidance.
