Talking to your employee
You may see behavior or performance signs that suggest an employee has a mental health problem. As an employer (or a manager or supervisor) you have a responsibility both to the individual and the organization to take action if you suspect that this is the case. You may be able to provide the employee with an opportunity to get the supports, professional help, and workplace accommodation they need so that they can continue working productively. In most cases the best approach is to meet with the person privately to talk about your concerns about their work-related performance.
Below are suggestions for how you can:
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Messages and Testimonials
In a workplace where an employee is dealing with a mental health issue....
-we act as a broker between employer and employee
-we help them find a more effective way to communicate with each other
-we show them ways to maximise the employee's potential at work
-and....our workshops actually reduce a manager's workload.
If you are concerned that an employee may have a mental health problem, find out what resources your organization has to help and how an employee can access these services and supports. When you talk to the employee, it is important that you have this information at hand.
Many organizations have employee assistance programs (EAPs) or access to EAP services. Through these programs employees can receive short-term counseling and referrals for longer-term counseling if needed. EAP counselors can also work with employees and employers to recommend accommodations that enable employees to continue working productively. [Read more]
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