Celebrate Mental Health Week with Kindness and Compassion
Kindness and compassion are powerful forces that contribute to creating a more inclusive, supportive, and empathetic workplace.
This year’s Mental Health Week, taking place May 6–12, centres the fundamental importance of kindness and compassion. It’s a simple yet powerful reminder to be kind to ourselves, to our workmates, and to our communities.
In the workplace, kindness and compassion play a crucial role in fostering a positive organizational culture, enhancing employee well-being, and nurturing an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Read on for resources to share with your workplaces and network.
Be Kind: Because Compassion Connects Us All
In the workplace, kindness and compassion bring significant advantages that are backed by evidence.
Studies show that nurturing a sense of belonging, appreciation, and support is crucial for inspiring employees to stay dedicated to their roles. If workplace relationships feel transactional, employees are more likely to contemplate leaving their jobs.
Compassion-based leadership creates a healthier work environment. It fosters loyalty and trust, drives job satisfaction, and contributes to a more cohesive and effective organization. This ultimately results in reduced employee exhaustion, leading to decreased burnout and lower rates of absenteeism.
| “Kind hearts are the gardens. Kind thoughts are the roots. Kind words are the blossoms. Kind deeds are the fruits.” — Kirpal Singh |
We encourage you to share this in your own workplace through your team meetings, e-newsletters, or social media. Kindness boosts happiness, whether we’re being kind to others, benefiting from an act of kindness, or simply observing kindness. It’s a back-to-basics concept that has a profound impact, and everyone in the workplace has the power to act.
- Model kindness: We can all lead with compassion and demonstrate kindness to others in the workplace.
- Build connection: Take the time to connect with colleagues and learn about their interests and what motivates them.
- Show gratitude: A compliment for a job well-done or a heartfelt thank you can go a long way.
Let’s show kindness to ourselves and those around us. Get inspired to celebrate the power of compassion with CMHA BC.
