Mental health in the workplace is certainly an important spotlight. Burnouts, prolonged stress, and anxiety disorders are now experienced by many employees in various sectors.
According to the Health.com report, simple physical activities such as light exercise to policies from companies have proven to be able to reduce emotional fatigue and increase job satisfaction.
This emphasizes that attention to mental health in the workplace is no longer an addition, but rather a basic need. This awareness prompted a number of companies to present innovations to maintain wellbeing for their workers.
One of them is the Coats Group plc, a leading producer of yarns and structural components for clothing and footwear, which was recently named one of the Best Workplaces in AsiaTM 2025 by Great Place To Work.
This award cannot be separated from Coats’ efforts to create an inclusive, supportive, and employee welfare culture.
Various initiatives were born from the philosophy that happy employees would have a major impact on the company’s productivity.
Starting from sports programs in offices that provide stress release space, the maternity leave policy for fathers who support equality of roles in families, to flexibility that allows parents to pick up school children in the middle of working hours.
All of this is designed so that employees feel cared for, not only as workers, but also as individuals with important personal lives.
“Being included in the list of the Best Workplaces in Asia is a form of our commitment to creating an inclusive work culture, full of engagement, and mutual support. We are proud of this recognition, which celebrates the voices of our colleagues throughout the region,” said David Paja, Group Chief Executive Officer of Coats in a statement to VOI.
This view is in line with Mental Health America’s 2024 research, which shows companies with a culture of trust and support tend to create a more positive work experience.
Psychological sense of security and appreciation for the balance of life of workers are the main factors in building loyalty.
No wonder Coats is not only recognized at the Asian level, but also in various countries where they operate. Indian Coats has been named one of the best workplaces in the textile and manufacturing sector, China’s Coats is on the list of Best Workplaces for Women at Greater ChinaTM, while the Coats Vietnam and Coats Indonesia also won similar recognition at the national level.
In the end, the company’s success is proof of the focus on employee wellbeing bringing double benefits, such as employees feeling valued and protected, while businesses get positive energy in the form of creativity, engagement, and higher productivity.
“We believe that when we focus on the employee, ensuring they get proper rights, it will greatly affect their performance. And of course it will also have an impact on advanced businesses and high productivity,” concluded David.
Source – https://voi.id/en/lifestyle/509662