Survey 6: Good Practice
Recommendations
Positive coping strategies (e.g., active coping, positive reframing, acceptance, exercise)
were associated with higher mental wellbeing, better quality of working life and lower
burnout scores
Negative coping strategies (e.g., venting, substance use, self-blame) were associated with
lower mental wellbeing, worse quality of working life and higher burnout scores
Employers are recommended to offer more flexibility around working hours and location,
including working from home
Safe staffing levels should be adhered to or developed if not already present
Training in relation to redeployment and skill acquisition would be useful when staff need to
perform multiple or new roles
Coverage of Statutory Sick Pay should be addressed throughout the sector
Employers should support staff to take of breaks and holidays
Connection with colleagues and managers
Manager support needed
Visibility of management
Focus on staff wellbeing