Value of Counselling for Employees

 

Working in a highly competitive and demanding workplace commonly subjects employees to stressful tasks and situations that could hurt their mental state and health. In search of an adequate response to this circumstance, many businesses prefer to opt for the counseling services as a vital option of dealing with the working force concerns. Building on this, this blog post will unveil the benefits of counseling in the workplace or rather in employee's lives and the extent to which it improves both mental health, resilience building and productivity.

 The barrier of asking for help is found not only in the reluctance of individuals to ask for help but also in the system of the mental health services which itself is problematic.

With the rising levels of stress, anxiety and depression in the workplace that are greatly affecting employee's performance, the mental health issues are seen as a pandemic issue in the current work stations. Basically, the counseling services are strategically and intentionally placed as a crucial venture in helping the employees overcome these challenges on the working premises in a decent and confidential place where they get the needed emotional support and the required tools to cope with the problems effectively. Through the idea of defying the barrier of stigma by asking for mental health support, counseling would empower employees in the area of wellness and allowing them to gain the requisite help. The study shows that the employees who have used the counseling services at the workplace positively experience the mental health improvements and the symptoms of the anxiety and depression become more reduced (Schneider, 2018).

Instill Employment Engagement through Training and Development

Along with treating already existing mental health issues, counselors’ sessions can provide useful instruments and skills necessary to improve employee’s resilience and problem-solving abilities. By using the technique of evidence-based approach such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices, employees educate themselves to manage stress and emotional regulation develop purposeful coping mechanisms. It is the counseling that to some extent delivers this job uplifting workers by helping them to manage the difficulties, rebound from a failure and remain positive in difficult situation. Furthermore, this counseling can be used for building resilience also, both at a personal level and that of a workforce. The same implies that the employees both individually and collectively are able to perform better (Oades, 2011).

Enhancing Work Performance and Productivity

Organizations, which ensure service provision of employee well-being like counseling, are assured the rewards for their companies in a concrete way of performance and productivity. Employees who get counseling support state there are clear areas of making contribution to the company and this results in enhanced job performance, job satisfaction, and employee engagement. Employees given the right tools to deal appropriately with the stressors at work are more productive socially, thus employee absenteeism, presenteeism, and turnover rates are reduced. On top of this, staff members who perceive their organization as a caring and appreciative place are more likely to stay dedicated, productive and thus build up a positive working environment and expectedly get positive outcomes for the organization. Thousands of research works point to the fact that going to work with a professional counselor can significantly affect workers' productivity and the success of the organization (Goetzel, 2010).

Conclusion

To conclude the role of counseling support is of vital significance in the facilitation of employee welfare, caliber, and advancement. Among the most critical contributions of counseling to a workplace may be boosting workplace morale by dealing with mental health issues, developing resilience in employees and improving productivity levels. The sustainability of an organization lies increasingly in employee peace at mind, and therefore, allocating resources to counseling is not just a short-term objective, but it is the base for the culture of work well-being and stress defenses.

Reference

Schneider, S. K., O'Donnell, L., Stueve, A., & Coulter, R. W. S. (2018) Cyberbullying, school bullying, and psychological distress: To get a regional census of students in high schools. Journal of American Public Health, 108(3), 436–442.

Oades, L. G., Robinson, P., Green, S. & Spence, G. B. (2011). Towards a positive university. Journal of Positive Psychology, 6(6): 432-439.

Goetzel R. Z., Ozminkowski R. J., Sederer L. I., & Mark T. L. (2010) The business case for quality mental health services: Employers should pay attention to the mental health and well-being of their workers because it is one of the most important parts of a business. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 52(12) (pp. 1157-1165).