Mental health | Covid fatigue and the importance of employee wellbeing

The importance of employee wellbeing and mental health has taken a top spot on the HR agenda during the pandemic and how to address issues has become a priority for many HR teams.

The stigma previously attached to talking about mental health has changed and we are now much more comfortable talking about it. However, HR should continue to challenge attitudes and understand that mental health looks different for everyone. More employers than ever are committed to employee health and well being, but there is still room for improvement. Companies need to be proactive in their approach to support employee mental health, as people begin to show signs of “Covid fatigue”.