siliconindia | | JULY 20219ing level at the different dynamics between subordinates and supervisors. Concerned for employees needs and chal-lengesWe all know that HR leaders cannot play the role of ther-apist for employees. But making the employees' mental health a priority has become imperative for them. The high-performing organizations embrace programs that are highly beneficial for the overall wellbeing of employees including their nutrition and physical strength. It promotes a psychologically safe work environment that is free from anxiety and stress. The best way that organizations are adopting to address employees' needs and challenges is to focus on making a positive difference in their mindset. Furthermore, they are implementing programs and methods that promote work-life balance for employees. This includes employee sur-veys, reports, and productivity reports that can provide relevant data and metrics to HR leaders and make it easy to meet their needs. Programs for employee's well beingAny negative impact on employees' mental health can significantly lead to a drop in employee engagement. Cas-es related to depression, stress and anxiety have become increasingly common and they further result in growing number of other ailments such as hypertension, obesity, hormonal imbalance in women, and cardiac disorders. To meet the needs of the employees, organizations are imple-menting Employee Assistance Programs that are the first step to support their psychological wellbeing. In India, the implementation rate of such programs was at a nascent stage before 2020. However, the remote work-ing models have pushed the need for mitigating the risks associated with the poor mental health of employees. The organizations adopting Employee Assistance Programs deal with the personal and professional needs of employ-ees to enhance their performance and productivity at work. ConclusionThe workforce is the most valuable asset for any company. A psychologically healthy employee helps the company in driving it forward and ensure sustainable success. Thus, organizations are focusing on implementing comprehen-sive wellness programs. It takes into consideration the dif-ferent aspects of their life that empowers the employees in handling stressful situations and maximize productivity to stay competitive. Balancing the emotions at work place is required always. Emotionally intelligent people are good understanding other's emotions
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