Tag: employee support

Poor employee mental health costs Singapore employers an estimated SGD 15.7 billion annually in reduced productivity and absenteeism, highlighting the critical need for effective Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) communication strategies to drive utilization and support workforce wellbeing.

Understanding the distinction between mental fitness and mental health is crucial for workplace well-being strategies, especially given that poor employee mental health costs Singapore an estimated SGD 15.7 billion annually.

Investing in employee mental health and wellbeing is not just a cost, but a strategic imperative, with evidence-based interventions returning SGD 4-6 for every SGD 1 invested through improved productivity and retention, according to Deloitte research.

Lost productivity due to depression and anxiety may cost Singapore nearly S$16 billion a year, highlighting the critical need for employers to address workforce mental health proactively. Understanding these statistics is crucial for developing effective strategies to support employee well-being and mitigate significant economic impacts.

The American Psychological Association defines resilience as the process of adapting well to adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. In Singapore, the MOM Tripartite Advisory on Mental Well-being at Workplaces recommends that employers train managers to recognise signs of stress and support employee mental well-being.