Employees are the cornerstone of a strong and successful business. Regardless of the size of your business, having healthy and happy employees can be the difference between success and failure. Therefore, it's important to understand how your employees influence your bottom line and how you can support their emotional and physical well-being.
The Importance of Employee Wellness
In May 2025, Inmar Intelligence conducted an employee well-being survey and found that job and workplace conditions directly impact employee mental health. Specifically, the study discovered that employees found job security, a reasonable workload, and supportive management to be the top factors positively impacting their mental health, while poor communication, an excessive workload, and a toxic workplace culture were found to have detrimental effects. Not only does negative mental health impact the individual, but it can negatively affect the business due to reduced productivity and morale.
Juggling your business operations, clients, and employees can be challenging and overwhelming. Managing employees is complex, and promoting positive mental health and wellness adds another layer of difficulty. Continue reading to discover various strategies you can implement to support your employees’ mental health and wellness.
Encourage a supportive work environment
Supporting your employees can go a long way toward their well-being and productivity. Research has shown that workplaces that offer support are linked to higher employee engagement, increased job satisfaction, and improved retention rates. To foster a positive environment, implementing policies that promote growth and encourage open communication is an excellent place to start.
By hosting monthly company-wide town halls and brainstorming sessions, employers can encourage open communication among employees and gain insight into potential problems and dissatisfaction. Employers can also create a supportive work environment by offering continued education and training programs. These programs can help showcase your dedication to employee growth and skill development.
Clearly identify job responsibilities and workload
Confusion surrounding job responsibilities and job roles can lead to employee dissatisfaction. To avoid potential confusion, it is important to develop and write job descriptions carefully during the hiring process to ensure they remain accurate once the individual is hired. It is also good practice to continually review job descriptions and communicate with your employees about any changes made. This helps employees understand their job expectations and complete them accordingly.
Offer an employee assistance program
Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are a valuable workplace resource designed to help employees manage and address personal and professional challenges that impact their job performance and well-being. EAPs provide confidential counseling and support for mental health, substance abuse, financial planning, and other concerns that can negatively impact an individual’s mental health.
EAPs help employees gain access to the support they need to take care of themselves and learn strategies to manage their stress better. By offering EAPs, employers can help their workforce and demonstrate their dedication to employee well-being, fostering greater loyalty and trust.
Implement employee recognition programs
Employees want their successes to be seen and heard. By implementing employee recognition programs, employers can highlight their employees and cheer them on towards greater success. Whether it’s by shouting out an employee promotion, offering a gift card, or sharing a win during a team meeting, showcasing employee growth and successes can go a long way towards greater loyalty and trust among your workforce.
How Group Management Services Can Help Improve Employee Mental Health
Employee health and wellness should be a top priority for managers and business owners. The happier and healthier your employees are, the more loyal, productive, and focused they are, effectively improving your bottom line. While focusing on employee wellness is important, it can be difficult to know how or when to implement certain strategies and programs. That’s where Group Management Services (GMS) can help.
When you partner with GMS, you gain access to a top-tier EAP provider as part of a comprehensive benefits package. We understand the importance of tailoring solutions and focusing on the bottom line. Our team manages EAP administration, onboarding, and can consult on the best human resources strategies to implement regarding employee wellness. We also assist with performance management and make training, career development, and onboarding processes easier.
To learn more about GMS, contact us today!