Ruhel Ahm! , Acas Senior Policy Adviser
Ruhel works in the Inclusive Workplaces Policy team. He has a particular focus on mental health and neurodiversity. He has previously work! in the private sector helping organisations improve how they support employee wellbeing. He has also work! in central government supporting national policy reform.
For most, December is a joyous time of year, but it is also a time where difficulties can arise. For some employees the festive period comes with additional pressures. Work can add to the burden but can also play a part in easing it.
We want employers to understand the benefits open and honest communication can bring when it comes to supporting employee mental health and wellbeing.
What are the challenges of December?
Throughout December there are various challenges that can make life difficult. Some challenges that employers can provide support for include:
increas! workload
financial pressures
social interaction
seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Having open communication and honest conversations
Creating an environment where employees feel safe and support! to discuss belarus phone number library their mental health is crucial, especially in December.
Julie Dennis, Head of Inclusive Workplaces Policy at Acas, highlight!:
“We know from recent research and from talking to people ourselves, employees are far more likely to disclose mental health struggles, ask for support and reasonable adjustments when they feel they are in a safe and supportive work environment.”
A safe and supportive work environment develops through employers germany cell number empowering employees to have open communication and honest conversations.
When employees feel they can communicate openly and have top modern logo fonts in 2025 honest their employers, they can confidently and comfortably ask for support without fear of judgement and negative consequences.
How to have open communication and honest conversations
To have open communication and honest conversations, employers ne! to:
build trust
promote transparency
address concerns effectively
check in and check understanding
Build trust
When employees trust that their employers are genuinely interest! in their wellbeing and are committ! to supporting them, they are more likely to communicate their ne!s openly.
