Mad River Behavioral Health

Increasing psychological safety in the workplace is crucial for a healthy and productive environment. It's all about creating a space where people feel comfortable being themselves, speaking up, taking risks, and even making mistakes without fear of negative repercussions. 1. Foster Open Communication and Active Listening. 2. Model Vulnerability and Approachability. 3. Create a Culture of Trust and Respect. 4. Embrace Learning from Mistakes. 5. Provide Constructive Feedback and Recognition. 6. Promote Inclusivity and Belonging. 7. Manage Conflict Constructively. 8. Measure and Monitor Psychological Safety. By consistently implementing these strategies, you can cultivate a workplace where individuals feel safe, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. This not only benefits employee well-being but also drives innovation, collaboration, and overall organizational success.

  Civility in the workplace plays a crucial role in employee retention.  Creates a Positive Work Environment: ·       Civility fosters a sense of respect and belonging, which are essential for employee satisfaction. ·       When employees feel valued and appreciated, they are more likely to enjoy their work and stay with the company. ·       A positive environment reduces stress and burnout, which are major contributors to employee turnover.  Enhances Employee Engagement: ·       Civil workplaces encourage open communication and collaboration. ·       Employees who feel comfortable sharing their ideas and opinions are more engaged in their work. ·       Increased engagement leads to higher productivity and a stronger sense of commitment to the organization.  Reduces Turnover Costs: ·     ...

 Workplace bullying is a serious issue that has significant negative impacts on both productivity and morale. Impact on Productivity:  ~~>  Decreased Focus and Concentration:    * Victims of bullying often experience high levels of stress and anxiety, which makes it difficult to concentrate on their work.    * They may spend significant time worrying about the bully, planning how to avoid them, or ruminating on past incidents.  ~~>  Reduced Efficiency:    * Bullying can lead to a decline in motivation and engagement, resulting in lower work output.    * Victims may be hesitant to take initiative or contribute ideas, fearing ridicule or sabotage. ~~> Increased Absenteeism and Turnover:    * The stress and emotional toll of bullying can lead to increased sick leave and a higher likelihood of employees leaving the company.    * This results in lost productivity and increased costs for recruitment ...

 Five  steps to improve personal morale We all get demoralized now and then.  It can be a real struggle.  He are five things you can do to keep yourself moving in a constructive direction or to get your self unstick.  1. Set achievable goals. Breaking down large tasks into smaller, more manageable ones can make you feel more accomplished and motivated.  2. Focus on your strengths. Identifying and using your strengths can boost your confidence and make you feel more positive about yourself.  3. Practice self-care. Taking care of your physical and mental health through exercise, healthy eating, and relaxation can improve your overall mood and outlook.  4. Surround yourself with positive people. Spending time with supportive and encouraging people can help you feel more optimistic and motivated.  5. Celebrate your successes. Acknowledging and rewarding yourself for your accomplishments, no matter how small, can boost your morale and encourage yo...

  I use to work inside this horribly depressed, angry, agitated company.  Ironically, it was a mental health facility.  *** I’ve never seen so many employees return from meetings with a particularly abusive senior manager crying. This is super duper HR fail. It is a super senior management team fail. It is a super leadership fail. And, it is a super big board of directors fail. But it was not just this one toxic senior manager.  It was the organization as a whole. I’ve never seen so much inter-personnel animosity. I’ve never seen so much wide-spread demoralization anywhere, at any company I’ve ever worked at over my decades of work experience.  This was quite simply the worst place I have ever worked.  The senior manager, although super abusive and toxic, wasn’t responsible for the wide-spread demoralization and hostility throughout the company. He certainly was injecting a ton more yuck into the company, but he didn’t touch all of its moving parts. There w...