Emotional Fitness & Wellbeing

Workplace anxiety significantly impacts productivity, costing Singapore's economy an estimated $15.7 billion annually in lost productivity, with stress-related illnesses adding another $3.1 billion in losses each year. Team leaders play a crucial role in mitigating these impacts by fostering supportive environments and recognizing early signs of distress.

Emotional labor, the management of one's own emotions to present a desired public face, is a significant factor in Singapore's service industries. Poor employee mental health, often exacerbated by emotional labor, costs Singapore employers an estimated SGD 15.7 billion annually in lost productivity, highlighting the urgent need for HR to address this issue.

Globally, an estimated 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety, costing US$ 1 trillion in lost productivity, highlighting the immense pressure on HR practitioners who often serve as frontline support for employee well-being.

In Singapore's demanding work environment, fostering emotional fitness is crucial for individuals in high-pressure roles. The Singapore Ministry of Manpower's Tripartite Advisory on Mental Well-being at Workplaces underscores this by recommending that all employers implement structured employee mental health support programmes.