Tag: manager training

Poor employee mental health costs Singapore employers an estimated S$16 billion annually in reduced productivity and absenteeism, highlighting the critical need for effective workplace interventions. Psychological safety training for managers is a key strategy to foster environments where employees feel safe to contribute, innovate, and thrive.

Poor employee mental health costs Singapore employers an estimated SGD 15.7 billion annually in lost productivity, highlighting the critical need for proactive support. Equipping managers with Psychological First Aid (PFA) training is a vital step to address this, enabling them to provide immediate, humane support and refer employees to professional help.

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.