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We are in the midst of an unprecedented era marked by acute exhaustion, anxiety and a sense of uncertainty about what lies ahead. The pandemic and the constant strain of life have led to what experts call a global crisis of intellectual fitness.
The far-reaching effects of this crisis are being felt in the workplace. According to recent studies, 69% of workers say that the COVID-19 pandemic has been the most stressful time of their professional life, 89% have experienced burnout in the last year. , and more than 70% of parents say the pandemic has become significant. They harm the intellectual well-being of their children. The impact is clear: Americans and families are struggling.
An awakening for entrepreneurs
The pandemic has sounded the alarm for employers across the country, as organizations realize they have a broader role— indeed, a duty, to workers and their families. A recent study showed that 70% of workers would leave their current employer for a resource of intellectual aptitude. supplier. This is a transparent call to action for corporations to develop their worker welfare strategies.
We want to raise awareness and have conversations.
As an employer, I firmly believe that we want to remove barriers to discussing intellectual fitness issues. There are a plethora of opportunities for employers to use their platforms to engage in an open discussion about stress, anxiety, and depression, and offer constructive avenues for support. In fact, the ability to be mission-ready is based on the ability to have a resilient team.
At GDIT, our position on the importance of intellectual aptitude is clear. For me, it’s vital that our workers know that we see them, that we listen to them, and that we help them. This is the motivation behind our “How are you, really?”Crusade of consciousness by adding resources, discussions with intellectual fitness experts, and forums for conversations in safe spaces and other sponsored systems through our worker resource groups. We have also provided our managers with data to help them become aware of the intellectual aptitude of their workers. And earlier this year, we added a physically powerful new benefits program to help workers handle the extra burdens and strain that comes with worrying about those they enjoy. Overall, our goals are to help our employees learn, participate, and prioritize their well-being. be and help those around you.
While we do everything we can internally to help our workers maintain their intellectual health, often this help is not enough and other people may find themselves in a state of extreme crisis. For segments of our population, especially young people and other people of color, suicide rates are on the rise, a challenge pointed to as a taboo subject to avoid. We will have to not forget about this alarming trend. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: a time to raise awareness and spread hope and important information to people affected by suicide. For more information, stop at the National Alliance on Mental Illness online page in www. nami. org. available through the newly created 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Mental Health in the Intelligence Community: Removing Stigma
Given the GDIT paintings in the classified space, I know that some employees, especially our licensed professionals, are reluctant to ask for help because they are concerned that their permits will be of interest to them. I recently organized a discussion on this topic at a National Security Intelligence Alliance (INSA) occasion in order to lose your cool and get rid of the stigma related to seeking intellectual conditioning services.
The panel clarified that it is appropriate to ask for help. The use of intellectual fitness aids within the intelligence network is encouraged and has no effect on your ability to download or have a security clearance. Statistically, only 0. 00115% of authorizations were denied or revoked due to an intellectual aptitude issue.
Our central government missions are staffed by identified talents. I inspire those valued professionals to take advantage of the resources provided to them through INSA and seek assistance whenever they wish without worrying about the repercussions.
Let’s use our collective platforms to fight health
While selling open conversations and providing helpful resources to aid workers can be a massive cultural shift for many corporations and organizations, it creates our resilience as a country if we use our collective platforms and technologies to proactively address intellectual fitness issues. Now more than ever, we have a great opportunity to make a meaningful and meaningful impact in a domain that considers us all.
As we move forward, we will have to, we cannot, lose sight of the importance of intellectual health. This is imperative for the well-being of our workers and their loved ones, as well as for consumers. and missions we serve.
Amy Gilliland is president of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation with 28,000 employees. Gilliland has over 25 years of experience in the public sector, adding service in the U. S. Navy. In the U. S. and nearly two decades in leadership positions at General Dynamics.
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