Essentials for workplace well-being:
Mattering at work

It is widely believed that human beings have an innate desire to be held in high regard and needed by others. Meaning comes from one’s connection to purpose and a sense that the work has significance. These factors contribute to and enhance well-being. Here are some ways you can promote "mattering" in the workplace.

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Research & Resources

Manage workplace stress (SmartBrief). Tips for leaders to reduce stress for employees and themselves. 

Employees who work on vacation are more likely to quit, survey finds (HR Dive). "Almost all employees (95%) who work on a vacation do so by choice in order to not fall behind or for peace of mind," but "those who stayed 'very connected' to the job during their time off were 36% more likely to actually quit."

Mental health struggles are driving more college students to consider dropping out, survey finds (CNN). "More than 40% of students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program had considered dropping out in the past six months, up from 34% in the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic."

Students Train to Spot Peers With Mental Health Struggles and Guide Them to Help (Education Week). "School districts are training teenagers to spot early signs of mental health problems in their peers and connect them with adults who can help."

Leadership development bulletin (Department of Enterprise Services). Subscribe to quarterly updates for any public service employee interested in leadership development.