MOST bosses have no clue what they’re doing and workers are paying the price with their mental health.
That’s according to chief executive of the Mental Health Recovery Institute Pedro Diaz.
Mr Diaz — an accredited Mental Health Social Worker and former President of Australian Association of Social Workers, NSW — told news.com.au that workplace bullying and subsequent mental health issues were commonly triggered or exacerbated by poor leadership in the workplace.
According to him, a boss’s attitude shapes the culture of a workplace and directly impacts workers but most don’t have the skills to do that in a positive way.
“In my experience, most bosses have no clue what they’re doing,” he said.“Most are good people trying to do their best but they’ve never been taught how carrying a belief or certain energy without even opening their mouth can impact another human being.
“Some managers aren’t even aware of the impact that them arriving in the morning without a smile on their face has on the culture of their workplace.”
He said managers need to be aware of what kind of psychology dynamics and environment they’re setting up for their team.
“Mental health issues kill people and they kill business … ”
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