There is a lot more emphasis these days on decreasing the stigma of mental health, and a big part of that means talking about mental health matters. At Labor Solutions, we believe that everyone can benefit from taking care of our mental health. As an expert staffing service, one factor we believe has a major impact on mental health is our jobs. Working takes up a significant portion of our time, so it shouldn’t be something that weighs us down mentally.

Some Considerations
At Labor Solutions, our goal is to send healthy, motivated workers to our clients’ businesses to provide reliable services. While we are not trained as mental health professionals, we encourage everyone who works for us to take their own needs into account when considering a position that we offer. A few things to consider about a company when interviewing for a job follow.

  • What’s the company culture like? Different companies will naturally have different work atmospheres, so pay attention to how the employees behave toward each other and toward customers, how the management treats people, what the physical environment looks like, and other subtle factors that can communicate whether or not you’ll be comfortable in that situation.
  • What resources are available? Find out if there are any resources or benefits available for employees to access mental health services. Is there any type of counselor on site? Does insurance cover mental health services? These are important questions to ask.
  • How does the company prioritize mental health? Pay attention to factors such as turnover rate, employee reviews, medical benefits, time-off policies, and diversity. These issues and how they are handled can shed light on how a company actively supports the well-being of employees.

Taking Care of Each Other by Caring for Ourselves
Fostering care for our own mental health benefits more than just ourselves. Being attentive to our own needs allows us to have a greater ability to care for others, for the work we do, and the world around us. Labor Solutions wants us all to have a bright future!