According to RUOK? research, in the past month, 1 in 4 respondents in full-time work have opened up to a colleague about something that was troubling them.
Nestlé Professional has a long legacy of bringing Aussies in the workplace together over a cup of Nescafé, the official cuppa partner of RUOK?
They are encouraging all Aussies in the workplace to visit the RUOK? website to learn tips on how you can check in with a colleague and have a meaningful conversation.
The following conversation starters can be used to check in with someone:
- Ask R U OK?
– How are you travelling?
– You don’t seem yourself lately – want to talk about it? - Listen
– I’m here to listen if you want to talk more
– Have you been feeling this way for a while?
- Encourage action
– What do you think is a first step that would help you through this?
– Have you spoken to your doctor about this?
- Check in
– Just wanted to check in and see how you’re doing?
– Have things improved for you since we last spoke?
The aforementioned four tips are now included on limited-edition Nescafé Blend 43 1kg tins available from Workplace and Foodservice Distributors.
So, next time you are on a break at work, it could be the perfect opportunity to check in on a colleague.
In the time it takes to share a cuppa, you can start a conversation that could change a life. Head to rukok.org.au to find helpful resources for the workplace.