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3 ways managers can help employees tackle eco-anxiety

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By illuminem briefings

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🗞️ Driving the news: Eco-anxiety, or chronic fear of environmental doom, is affecting employees' well-being and productivity
• Companies can help by educating employees, engaging them in climate action plans, and enabling them to take actionable steps toward sustainability

🔭 The context: Nearly half of adults under 35 report that eco-anxiety impacts their daily lives, according to the APA
• Despite this, only 21% of employees feel their employers are genuinely sustainable, highlighting a disconnect that companies can bridge through proactive engagement

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Addressing eco-anxiety in the workplace can harness employees' passion for sustainability, turning concern into action and fostering a more committed and productive workforce
• This, in turn, can enhance a company's overall sustainability efforts

⏭️ What's next: Companies should educate employees on optimistic climate initiatives, involve them in sustainability plans, and create green alliances to empower collective action
• This holistic approach can improve morale and drive meaningful environmental change

💬 One quote: “We help them understand that perhaps these are some of the tools that you can be using.” — Michelle Lee, Chief Sustainability Officer, Singapore Post Ltd.

📈 One stat: A 2020 APA survey found that 47% of adults under 35 are affected by eco-anxiety

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