Solutions to WORkplace Burnout
The problem FOR BUSINESSES
There are 17.9 million absence days lost a year in the U.K. due to stress, anxiety or depression*. The average cost of poor mental health is £1205 for the private sector and £1551 for the public sector***. This accounts for absences and reduced productivity due to presenteeism.
These costs increase further if an employee leaves and you have more lost productivity, recruitment and new training to factor in.
The pandemic has forced organisations to examine their approach to wellbeing. The CIPD's Health and Wellbeing at Work report for 2021 shows that 45% of employees say their mental health is worse now than when the pandemic started. Unfortunately, 20% of organisations have not taken steps to reduce employee stress.
We have some way to go, but with 84% of organisations observing presenteeism in this past year, the mental health time bomb is ticking for many businesses.
1 in 4 people don't disclose a mental health issue at work, as they feel there isn't support or guidance for doing so.****
benefits of coaching for your business
"This is a business productivity issue which should be dealt with alongside other health and safety considerations. Creating a positive environment for mental health demonstrably costs less than failing to do so."
Nigel Carrington, Vice Chancellor, University of Arts, London.
Business benefits for your workplace include:
- reduced costs due to absenteeism and presenteeism
- decreased employee turnover
- increased motivation, productivity and commitment of staff
- less workplace stress and burnout.
benefits OF COACHING for professionals
Coaching for your executives will:
- reduce stress, anxiety and depression
- enable them to avoid burnout and time off work
- provide support to overcome obstacles to success
- improve health and wellbeing
- build confidence
- create better communication skills
- enable staff to work towards career goals.
How does coaching work?
- Coaching sessions are held in person, by video call (Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp, Facetime) or by phone.
- Each session takes one hour.
What will happen during coaching?
Executives get 1-2-1 coaching based on proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) methods that create a vast improvement in their mental health. We follow the CBT framework, tailored to your Executive's specific goals, which will be agreed upfront in with your business.
Typically sessions will involve:
- identifying limiting belief patterns and helping the executive connect these with what's currently holding them back
- teaching proven and effective strategies for challenging these
- creating permanent change through repeated testing, feedback and adjustment of learned strategies
- holistic coaching approach with support for a healthier approach to life- coaching impacts the executive in all aspects of their life.
What to expect from coaching
- Coaching goals are set with your executive during the first meeting
- a plan is put in place for a minimum of three months
- the executive can meet me once a week, once a fortnight, or once a month, whatever works
- they will get support to reflect on progress, to motivate them and constructively challenge them.
Confidentiality
Everything said and written between the executive and I is kept confidential and stored securely. This is essential to build trust. Paper files are kept securely and digital files and communications are securely encrypted. I have a NDA available to protect the confidentiality of your organisation.
What is the return on investment?
In the Thriving at Work report commissioned by the UK Government, researchers Deloitte suggested that for every £1 employers invest in mental health interventions, £1.50 - £9 could be generated as a result.
Who is SUSANNE?
Susanne McCabe is a Mum to three children. Whilst working part-time and experiencing serious illness within her family, Susanne had a period off work with chronic fatigue. During this time, she re-examined her life and focused on reducing her stress and finding a life based on her values and goals.
In 2009, Susanne became an ICT Specialist with an enterprise company. This involved advising SMEs on how to generate business growth and reduce costs through ICT. She quickly built positive relationships and gained a reputation for her enthusiasm and client focus. It's these skills, experience and her caring, non-judgemental attitude that will help clients overcome their stress and realise their potential.
"The coaching sessions were not what I expected, they were much better. Susanne steered me through some tough, thought-provoking exercises with care and consideration. With her help, I managed to look at things objectively and realistically. I could not have asked for more or better guidance."
M McDougall, Glasgow
* Work-related stress, anxiety or depression statistics in Great Britain, HSE, 2020.
** Health and Wellbeing at Work, CIPD, 2021.
***2017 UK Thriving at Work Report, Deloitte.
****Added Value: Mental Health as a Workplace Asset Report, Mental Health Foundation and Unum, 2016.
