Building resilient workforce: Why prioritizing mental health support, wellness is essential for future-ready MSMEs

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mental health assistance and wellness programs for the workforce. Mental health and well-being in the workplace are of utmost importance as they impact individual and organisational success. When an organisation acknowledges and addresses an employee’s mental health needs, it improves their overall well-being, reduces stress, increases job satisfaction, and enhances their work-life balance.

Additionally, fostering a workplace culture that creates a positive and inclusive environment leads to higher employee engagement and better retention rates. But why shift the focus from the trending subjects in the corporate sector and focus more on mental well-being? Well, here are some reasons why it is important to foster a workplace that prioritizes mental health and creates future-ready MSMEs.The human capital advantage One of the greatest assets of a company is ‘Its People.’ Without their efforts, achieving organizational success will become a far-fetched dream. So, to look after the workforce, you must heed their critical needs.

Whether an employee suffers from mental health issues, an employer must care for their well-being. Despite advancements in organisations, the stigma associated with mental health is still a major challenge for many. Realising that employees are an important asset to any organisation is the first step in building a resilient workforce.

Thus, a reorientation in addressing mental health issues is much needed. In this regard, MSMEs must demonstrate a commitment to nurturing their employees’ well-being, fostering loyalty, and creating a positive work environment by prioritising mental health support. Such investment in human capital pays off by increasing productivity, reducing turnover, and attracting top