Five Strategies for Dealing with Workplace Depression

Some common symptoms that can be mistaken for boredom in the workplace are: decreased productivity, irritability, absenteeism, low energy, withdrawal, and even anger and anxiety.  However, these symptoms can also be signs of a depressed employee.

In the United States 19 million Americans are affected by depression. Approximately $12 billion is lost in work and $11 billion in productivity.  

Here are some tips employers can take into consideration to be proactive and to help employees with depression:

1.    Learn about and educate your staff about depression.

2.    Set up resources for those suffering with depression.  

3.    Talk to your staff early, but don’t diagnose

4.    Create good working conditions by using ecotherapy techniques  (live plants, personalized  workspaces, availability of healthy food)

5.    Be prepared to act quickly if necessary.

The best strategy is to BE PROACTIVE, foster a workplace environment where employee morale is high.  In return, employees will be motivated and productive, increasing the organization’s profit.  

Follow the link to read more details on each of the strategies:

http://ehstoday.com/safety/management/strategies-workplace-depression-1101/

Posted by: suhujitha on 2010-02-23 16:41:21

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