{"id":127899,"date":"2023-12-06T05:19:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T05:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/12\/06\/companies-challenged-to-improve-mental-health-and-well-being-for-employees\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T05:19:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T05:19:06","slug":"companies-challenged-to-improve-mental-health-and-well-being-for-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/12\/06\/companies-challenged-to-improve-mental-health-and-well-being-for-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Companies Challenged to Improve Mental Health and Well-Being for Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-304057\" alt=\"\" width=\"935\" height=\"447\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saf.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-304057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/saf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"935\" height=\"447\"  \/>Safaricom plc together with Minet Insurance have held a forum to discuss the mental health and well-being of employees and employers in different workplaces to improve not only their mental health and well-being but also improve their productivity and output.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the event, Minet Kenya representative, Lydia Macharia stated that employees\u2019 dynamic lifestyle is fast-paced with high pressure which poses a myriad of challenges that affect them daily.<\/p>\n<p>She added that these high pressures lead to several manifestations of stress-related illnesses leading to a rise in mental health disorders and issues.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAccording to the statistics shared, one out of every four employees may look okay but the truth is that they are going through a lot silently,\u201d<\/em> stated Macharia.<\/p>\n<p>She emphasized that mental well-being is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and well-being and their strength to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n<p>The Representative cited Kenya as a very calm country, hence creating an environment where organizations can delve into mental health issues through the theme of unlocking minds and transforming futures.<\/p>\n<p>Macharia urged everyone to not just explore the choreography of well-being within organisations, but also recognize the competitive advantage that arises when they embark on the mental health journey together.<\/p>\n<p>She observed that the most valued asset in any company is its people and therefore, their well-being is of great importance.<\/p>\n<p>Further, she said that employees are not only performers and just there for productivity, but they are also the architects of the collective future of organisations and the nation.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cEmployees not only hold the potential to transform organisations either positively or negatively but also unlock possibilities that can set organisations apart in the business world,\u201d<\/em> she reiterated.<\/p>\n<p>Macharia advised that to secure tomorrow\u2019s future for the nation, everybody needs to take one step at a time together in this mental well-being journey.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that a workforce that feels supported, understood and empowered is not just productive but also becomes a driving force that propels companies ahead in the competitive landscape.<\/p>\n<p>According to Macharia, companies must put into place initiatives of mental health that fosters mental well-being so as to attract the brightest minds who seek not just professional success but a nurturing environment that values their mental and emotional health.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAs we unlock minds within organisations, we are not merely fostering a healthy workplace, but unlocking the potential for innovation, creativity and resilience,\u201d<\/em> said Macharia.<\/p>\n<p>She stressed that a mentally resilient workforce is not just an asset but also a catalyst for transformative change which is a strategic advantage that positions organisations not only as market leaders but an example to be emulated by others.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, Safaricom plc, Chief Human Resources Officer, Paul Kasimu said that Safaricom has taken many strides over the years to get to its current level as a company, adding that in order to help fight mental illness, individuals should first fix themselves before helping others.<\/p>\n<p>He advised other organisations to come up with clinics and wellness check centers that will help their employees to open up and speak their minds to encourage mental well-being.<\/p>\n<p><em>Via the Kenya News Agency(KNA)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safaricom plc together with Minet Insurance have held a forum to discuss the mental health and well-being of employees and employers in different workplaces to improve not only 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