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title: How Can Leaders Champion Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace? - Babble
description: Discover how leaders can champion mental wellbeing in the workplace through movement, transparency, and flexible work arrangements.
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# [How Can Leaders Champion Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace? - Babble](https://www.babble.cloud/resources/blog/championing-mental-wellbeing-a-modern-leaders-approach)

 Written by [Lynn Murape](https://www.babble.cloud/resources/blog/author/lynn-murape) | May 22 2024

#### **Mental health awareness is crucial, but what does it look like in action?**

Mental health has never been more important than it is now. From financial stress to societal challenges, the mental wellbeing of employees is severely being impacted – across all ages and facets of life. Leaders today face a workforce under increasing pressure and burnout.

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Babble CEO, Matt Parker, explores the relationship between promoting mental and physical health to create a better work environment.

#### **Movement Matters**

This year’s theme of movement highlights the power of physical activity. Exercising regularly has many benefits for both our bodies and minds. Examples include stress and mood regulation, a boost in energy and even an improvement in self-esteem. According to our [Fit to Lead](https://babble.cloud/fit-to-lead/) research, many leaders understand this connection between physical and mental wellbeing by prioritising fitness in their everyday lives.

**Leading by Example**

Regular physical activity should not be limited to the confines of our personal lives but promoted as a cornerstone of a healthy workplace. Leaders can champion movement by:

- Supporting participation in events that promote physical resilience – like the Babble Ride Across Britain
- Encouraging employees to take a walk during their lunch breaks
- Promoting initiatives such as the Bike2Work and Cycle2Work schemes

#### **Action-Oriented Leadership**

Mental health challenges are diverse and physical activity is only part of the solution. So, promoting wellness throughout your organisation requires a tailored approach. Here are some of the ways we create a supportive environment:

- **Embracing transparency and open communication:** Every week, leadership gauges employee happiness through our Happiness Score survey – which is, depending on the score, followed up with a call to review their feedback and create improvements where we can.
- **Condensed workweeks:** Our 9-day fortnight gives employees the time to prioritise their personal wellbeing on their Fridays off.
- **Flexible work arrangements:** This caters to employees’ individual needs and gives them a sense of agency at work.

#### **Investing in Wellbeing is Investing in Success**

Prioritising mental health isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s good business. By promoting movement, fostering transparency, and creating an inclusive culture, leaders can cultivate a thriving workforce where employees excel both personally and professionally.

 

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