As the world moves towards stricter ESG requirements, it is essential that companies understand and embrace these changes, especially the social aspect, which plays a central role. Incorporating Howdy into an organisation’s strategy can be a significant factor in addressing the social criteria of ESG
The two research projects, HELP CARE and EMBRACE, both have the potential to present groundbreaking results in terms of wellbeing, absenteeism, and the economic value of Howdy.
The number of Danes reporting high levels of stress has jumped over 8 percentage since 2010. These stressed employees have much higher absenteeism rates, with companies paying the price.
Short fuse, anger, and a tendency to withdraw. These are some of the barriers that block men’s chances of getting help when they are struggling or stressed. In Denmark, about one in seven men struggle. And if he needs help, it often requires a proactive approach.
Today, the world marks World Mental Health Day, and we in Howdy are also celebrating something special: it is precisely nine years since Howdy was launched, thereby commemorating our anniversary.
One vital arm of our preventive machinery is the Howdy Response Team. These success stories exemplify the value, effectiveness and reach of Howdy’s Response Team.
The EU Commission intends to equate mental health with physical health in a new plan presented in Brussels on June 7. The plan encourages EU countries to improve their ability to identify mental health issues early, both among the workforce and among children and young people.
The lack of available hands in the hotel and experience industry is now causing Atlantic Hotels and KulturCenter Skive to measure the wellbeing of their employees to ensure a better work environment. It is necessary,
Sorø Municipality is taking extra care of their nursing home staff, offering tests for wellbeing and external psychologists to take good care of the elderly in stressful times.
Sustainability also relates to mental wellbeing. The waste sector employees and those working in the wind and solar energy industry are thus receiving increased offers for stress measuring and psychological support. And with the future EU requirements for sustainability, Lederne concludes that more companies will follow suit.
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