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How to support employees with friends and family in Ukraine or Russia?
Be clear and concise throughout the organisation when communicating support. Employers should clarify that managers and HR leaders are available to discuss issues. If employees have friends or family living in Ukraine, consider asking them to reach out to their managers to understand measures and resources available to them.
Making sure employees have access to private spaces to call friends and relatives in Ukraine is a simple step businesses can take to help. Employers can set aside an unused office or meeting room for personal phone calls.
Mark Seeman, CEO at StaffCircle, had this advice for employers: “Employers should be mindful of the mental health impacts of the Ukraine crisis. Even if employees are not directly affected, the wider implications can be worrying and unsettling, ultimately resulting in anxiety in the workplace. My advice to HR leaders is twofold: firstly ensure mental health resources exist and that everyone knows they’re accessible when needed; secondly – and most importantly – foster a culture of support outside of ‘traditional’ channels – a culture where employees feel they can talk to their managers if they need to”
What if your staff is called to active duty?
As the Ukraine crisis continues, it’s possible that Ukrainian or Russian citizens may be called back to their home country to take up arms. Companies that have Ukrainian or Russian citizens working for them need to be familiar with steps this involves.
Under UK law, companies are not obliged to release employees when called to military action by their home government. They can refer to their internal guidelines if they have a policy for reservists. Where they apply to British military reservists, they can phrase it in a way that makes it applicable to those called for other countries. If you are unsure it’s always best to seek professional legal advice.
There is no legal obligation to keep an employee’s position open if they return to their own country. Employers faced with this scenario could place the employee on special leave before reviewing the situation at a later date. It’s important to note, however, that every situation is different and you should check official gov.uk guidance.
How to help your staff through anxiety and stress?
Mental health and wellbeing should be easily accessible. Companies can use check-ins and other channels to reiterate any mental health benefits or EAP resources available to employees.
Reducing an employee’s workload can help them ease some of the stress associated with the war in Ukraine. Managers can review their KPI objectives and, where possible, extend deadlines, adjust goals, and take other measures to minimise work pressure.
If an employee needs to meet to discuss issues they are facing because of the Ukraine crisis, managers should set up one2one check-ins as soon as possible to provide support. Keeping the focus of the meeting on wellbeing and making sure the employee is aware of all the options available to them offers an informal yet structured approach to these discussions.
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