How companies can bolster employees’ psychological safety

 The pandemic our world has endured over the past year and a half has dramatically transformed our lives.

Not surprisingly, people are experiencing emotions such as outrage, anger, sadness, depression, emptiness, frustration, helplessness, and fear. The emotional stress caused by this reality has, without any doubt, played a role in bringing mental health and psychological well-being to the forefront of the conversation.

The fact that world-class athletes such as Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles have recently stepped away from competition to focus on their well-being has further increased the country’s awareness of the importance of mental health. Following the actions taken by Osaka and Biles, some organizations supported their decision and applauded them for their courage. Although this nice gesture is certainly valuable, it is not enough.