09/09/2021
Today we call on everyone to extend some time, patience, an ear and perhaps a shoulder, to ask eachother 'R U OK?'
"In hospitality we see the effects of high pressure working environments and a just-deal-with-it attitude - the prevailing thinking is that you pretty much just get on with it. That can often lead to people suffering in silence. Yet we work long hours and spend a lot of time with our work family which means they're well placed to see the signs things aren't going well. That's why as an industry we need to encourage these conversations, promote the fact there is help available and show it’s OK to talk about our struggles."
During this uncertain time, in an industry essentially locked down, dig deep and ask the hard questions - a conversation could change a life 💛💛
Su***de prevention charity R U OK? has developed these online and workplace resources specifically for the hospitality industry. They encourage and support businesses and workers to recognise the signs struggle in workmates, and feel confident in starting a conversation with " Are You OK?" to help.
