Chances are one of your work family needs to talk.
R U OK? has released resources including posters, a conversation guide and more to help everyone across the hospitality industry ask a workmate who might be struggling, "are you OK?".
R U OK? in Hospitality
R U OK? is working with the hospitality sector to find better ways to ensure the industry is equipped to handle the pressures that come with what is an exciting, yet demanding, workplace.
R U OK? has released free resources, including a 'Mateship Manual' guide to supporting someone in the hospitality industry who's doing it tough and online course, to help workmates support each other by asking, "are you OK?"
Use the resources to promote a culture that encourages your work family to look out for one another and offer their support in the kitchen, on the floor, during their shift and whenever it's needed.
Resources have been informed by the R U OK? Hospitality Expert Reference Group
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FIND HELP
If you’re worried about someone and feel they need professional support, encourage them to contact their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or connect with a trusted health professional, like their local doctor.
An EAP is a service through your employer that provides free, professional and confidential counselling services to assist you and your immediate family members through both personal and work related problems. Not every employer provides this service so check with your manager or human resources and refer them to The Centre for Corporate Health for more information.
You can find other supports and tools here:
An EAP is a service through your employer that provides free, professional and confidential counselling services to assist you and your immediate family members through both personal and work related problems. Not every employer provides this service so check with your manager or human resources and refer them to The Centre for Corporate Health for more information.
You can find other supports and tools here:
IN MEMORY OF JEREMY STRODE
“The hospitality industry is renowned for its unforgiving nature, adding pressure personally and on our relationships,” Strode said. “Having the foresight and taking the time to have a conversation with someone you may or may not know and asking if they’re okay is a wonderful thing.”
Jeremy Strode, Chef, 1963-2017
RESEARCH
In 2018, R U OK? conducted research into the pressures and issues facing those working in the hospitality industry and the support and initiatives offered by employers and peers to assist with navigating these challenges.
Research findings included:
- 80% of hospitality workers agreed mental health issues, such as feeling depressed, anxious or manic, are a challenge currently facing those in the industry.
- 50% of hospitality workers in the last year said they had wanted someone at work to ask them if they were OK.
This research has informed the development of R U OK?'s hospitality campaign and resources.
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