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Supporting Your Workforce: Helping team members with anxiety

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges, and it can be hard to recognize at work. Learn five practical ways managers can support employees and help them do their best work.

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Anxiety can affect focus, decision-making, communication, and performance, but the signs aren’t always obvious. With the right guidance, they can recognize when someone may be struggling, respond with empathy, and connect employees with the right support.

In this guide, managers will learn how to:

  • Recognize how anxiety can show up at work
  • Respond supportively while maintaining appropriate boundaries
  • Connect employees with mental health support

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