The results are in, and Trump won.
In doing so, he pleased more than half of American voters. But others? Not much. A large number of people are struggling to process the election results this week. Because many people spend a third of their lives at work, they will bring these feelings home
Smart bosses and HR leaders likely did their best to create a calm workplace in the run-up to the presidential election. But now that the race is over, employers may be dealing with a different kind of problem: a large number of frustrated workers.
He added: “As these elections approached, the country was divided by approximately 50%. “This means that half of the people in our workplaces today are extremely dissatisfied,” says Jennifer Dulsky, CEO of Rising Team, a workplace software company. luck.
luck I spoke with experts about what bosses, people leaders and HR managers can do to help employees who are struggling mentally this week and in the months following the election. They say time off can be crucial for employees to process their emotions, but even allowing people to work remotely can go a long way.
“Just acknowledge that others get some solace from walking their dog, petting their cat, or taking a walk in nature,” says Angela Kimball, national director of advocacy and public policy at the National Alliance on Mental Illness. luck.
It may also be helpful to remind workers of the mental health benefits they enjoy. A single enrollment period presentation probably won’t leave a lasting impression on most workers, who may not even know they have access to counseling and other health benefits.
“Give them the phone number again, give them the link again, and send strong emails. Give them the information they need to deal with it,” says Maria Trapenasso, head of human capital solutions at NFP, a corporate benefits company. luck.
Although it is important for leaders to avoid alienating employees by reinforcing their political beliefs in the workplace, showing the human touch is important. It’s okay to let people know that you care about how they feel.
“Your leader can impact your mental health as much as anyone else in your life,” says Lena Ren, global head of coaching at Skillsoft. luck. “Including your partner.”
You can read the full story on how to support employees’ mental health this election week here.
Emma Burley
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Brett Morse
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