10 characteristics of a mentally healthy workplace

Leaders and managers shape the well-being of their employees by demonstrating positive behaviours, that promote a happy, healthy and connected work environment.

One of simplest and visible signals of a strong well-being culture at work is when colleagues greet each other with the common courtesy of a smile and saying “good morning” and “thank you.”

The results of a new study by SuperFriend, that surveyed more than 1,000 Australian workers, found that nearly half of respondents (both managers and staff) have left a job because of an environment promoting poor mental health.

In fact, 48% of people surveyed have personally experienced mental health issues (themselves or through family and close friends), while 15% have actually managed someone experiencing them.

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