How to Know When an Employee is Struggling

Organizations have the responsibility to support the mental health of employees, for the health of the company and the health of the employees. But how is leadership supposed to know when an employee is struggling?

Even leaders who want to create a mentally healthy workplace culture can find it difficult to recognize the signs that an employee is struggling with their mental health. Learning to distinguish between performance issues and mental health challenges can be complicated. And these challenges only increased as many teams transitioned to being a remote workforce. 

In How to Know When an Employee is Struggling, leaders and managers learn:

The 3 OutsTM: an easy-to-follow framework to keep in mind while looking for signs of mental health concerns

Signs and symptoms that an employee might need immediate help

What to do about employees who mask their mental health challenges

How to spot signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in remote workers

Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® and best-selling author on mental health, Mike Veny's mission is to support individuals and organizations in receiving the gift of emotional wellness through unique learning experiences designed to empower their personal and professional growth. He has worked with companies like Merck, T-Mobile, Microsoft, CVS Health, Heineken, Ford, Wounded Warrior Project, and more to make mental wellness a priority in their workplaces.

How to Know When an Employee is Struggling helps leaders take an important step toward building an inclusive workplace culture that values mental health and wellness for all.