Faculty/Staff Mental Health & Well-Being
We understand the unique challenges of faculty and staff.
Before COVID-19, employee mental health had a significant impact on the workplace. Mental health concerns from the pandemic have been farther reaching than its physical effects. Racism and other forms of oppression also contribute to employee mental health struggles. Success in the future means understanding what faculty and staff need and creating mental health-informed workplaces. These cultures of care will help prevent burnout and develop resilience. Your campus will be ready to meet the workplace well-being expectations of racially diverse Generations Y and Z, who will make up 58% of the workforce by 2030.
Organization-wide culture/awareness raising for mental health yields a 6:1 ROI. – Deloitte
The Impact of Mental Health on the Workplace Prior to COVID-19
37% of employees interviewed said that their work environment contributes to mental health symptoms-Mind Share Partners
Within the mental health informed workplace, we set up values-based organizational cultures that anchor faculty and staff to purpose and provide stability during crises. We assist with effective communication that allows for sharing of information, ideas, and knowledge. Our expertise in process facilitation will make your teams highly functional. And when things change, we’ll prepare you for what to expect, keep your employees engaged, equip them with the right tools, and help them maintain the change.
Our first priority is to establish psychological safety. Uncertainty and courageous conversations about race on campus call for it. We will help your team form trusting connections so they experience a sense of belongingness that leads to engagement. Your faculty and staff will be psychologically well. Your campus collaboration will be more effective. You will be prepared for whatever lies ahead.
Soft skills will be 10x more important in a virtual/work-at-home world. Team dynamics, individual growth, and team creativity will dominate effectiveness. -Tom Peters
How we partner
We’ll work side-by-side with you to understand the ways faculty and staff mental health impacts your campus and how your campus impacts employee mental health. We will deliver recommendations for how you can create specific, campus-wide strategies that set you and your faculty and staff up for success.
We will explore how your current culture shapes behaviors. We can help you maximize the willingness of faculty and staff to speak up and communicate effectively either in person or remote. You will see our hearts and values aligned with our work as we go the extra mile for your campus.