Multi-tasking at the workplace,. I wrote this letter after I read about the front-line staff at Tan Tock Seng Hospital getting stressed out by a heavy workload.
Raymond's letter to The Straits Times: Supportive employers key to staff welfare
My letter to The Straits Times on the above matter is published today, Saturday, 30th September 2017.
It is a wise move on the part of the Healthcare Services Employees’ Union (HSEU) in collaboration with the Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors (Singapore) to look after the welfare of their workers (Boosting healthcare workers’ well-being; Sept 27).
Raymond's letter to The Straits Times: Supportive employers key to staff welfare
My letter to The Straits Times on the above matter is published today, Saturday, 30th September 2017.
It is a wise move on the part of the Healthcare Services Employees’ Union (HSEU) in collaboration with the Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors (Singapore) to look after the welfare of their workers (Boosting healthcare workers’ well-being; Sept 27).
Today’s working environment requires most employees to multi-task.
Thus, it is not uncommon for staff to suffer from burnout when they are unable to cope with the heavy workload.
With jobs hard to come by, stressed-out employees often bottle up their frustrations and emotions, as they are fearful that their bosses will view them as being uncommitted if they complain.
Having a frank discussion with the boss on their workload requires the right mindset.
When employers create an environment where workers feel comfortable to speak up on any issue that is troubling them – be it personal or work-related matters then any stressed-out worker will willingly step forward to seek help.
When workers go through tumultuous periods in their personal lives, with their families for instance, they would not be able to balance family and work at the same time.
In such instances, an understanding and compassionate manager can make a big difference in helping an employee to cope.
Healthcare workers, in particular the frontline staff, can better manage their duties if they have an understanding of stress and mental health issues.
In addition, strategies to deal with overwork must be taught to frontline staff.
Raymond Anthony Fernando
Thus, it is not uncommon for staff to suffer from burnout when they are unable to cope with the heavy workload.
With jobs hard to come by, stressed-out employees often bottle up their frustrations and emotions, as they are fearful that their bosses will view them as being uncommitted if they complain.
Having a frank discussion with the boss on their workload requires the right mindset.
When employers create an environment where workers feel comfortable to speak up on any issue that is troubling them – be it personal or work-related matters then any stressed-out worker will willingly step forward to seek help.
When workers go through tumultuous periods in their personal lives, with their families for instance, they would not be able to balance family and work at the same time.
In such instances, an understanding and compassionate manager can make a big difference in helping an employee to cope.
Healthcare workers, in particular the frontline staff, can better manage their duties if they have an understanding of stress and mental health issues.
In addition, strategies to deal with overwork must be taught to frontline staff.
Raymond Anthony Fernando
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