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This may be the reason for your employees’ low productivity

Employees’ mental health is becoming an increasingly important consideration in organisations’ strategic management. It is not simply a matter of offering benefits or occasional talks, but of understanding how the working environment, organisational culture and leadership practices directly impact the emotional well-being of teams.

Studies indicate that factors such as excessive pressure to deliver results, a lack of active listening and a lack of psychological safety are recurring causes of stress and burnout in the corporate environment. According to data from the World Health Organisation and the Harvard Business Review, the future of mental health at work is directly linked to building safety, a sense of community and a healthy organisational culture.

In Brazil, sick leave due to mental health disorders rose by 68% between 2012 and 2021, according to data from USP. Furthermore, the consumption of mental health-related medication has increased by 19% in recent years, according to a survey published by Veja.
 

Workplaces where employees do not feel safe to speak their minds, put forward ideas or show vulnerability tend to have higher rates of absenteeism, staff turnover and low engagement. For this reason, creating a more humane organisational culture, based on trust and respect, is no longer just a competitive advantage — it has become a necessity.

Companies that have already grasped this connection have been investing in structured initiatives: psychological support programmes, training leaders in empathetic listening, reviewing internal policies, and implementing tools to measure organisational climate.

By recognising mental health as a strategic part of the business, the results go beyond individual well-being: they have a direct impact on productivity, organisational climate and talent retention.

Is your organisation already taking a strategic approach to this?

At SETA, we believe that promoting mental health within organisations is essential for creating healthier and more sustainable workplaces. We support companies through consultancy services, assessments and development programmes focused on leadership, organisational culture and well-being.

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