Anna Muir, Humankind director of people and culture=
By the time Jessie* resigned from her job almost a decade ago, the stress of her workplace had resulted in anxiety and an inability to sleep. Even now, thinking about the company “still makes me nervous”, she says.
For many of us, the workplace can feel like a second home. The commute, after-hours emails and late-night panic over forgotten deadlines take a massive chunk of our lives.
It’s no surprise our workplace and mental wellbeing are often so intertwined.
Add the COVID-19 hangover, economic uncertainty, and general 2024 unease to the mix, and the phrase “survive ‘til 25” can feel all too real.
It’s a bleak slogan, though, says Humankind director of people and culture Anna Muir, and not particularly helpful.
When it comes to the workplace, your boss can’t be expected to “fix” your mental health, says Muir, but they can make sure the workplace is, “conducive to people being able to flourish”.
