Honolulu (October 9, 2020) – As World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10, Hawaiian Telcom announced the launch of its Take a Minute Day program that gives all regular employees one day away from work per quarter to help alleviate stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Our employees are our most valuable assets and we believe in investing in them," said Kira Higa, HR Director. "Understanding that the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced many challenges and stressors into all of our lives, we implemented this program to create a culture of self-care and to give our employees another tool to help them so they can be their best selves at work and at home.”
"Hawaiian Telcom is paving the way in creating a healthy workplace here in Hawai'i with this excellent program that puts a priority on taking care of yourself, which is especially important now during COVID-19 to prevent burnout," said Kumi Macdonald, Executive Director of National Alliance on Mental Illness in Hawai'i. "Providing a day every three months to focus on reducing stress, resting and recharging, or getting help shows how much this company cares about their employees. When employees feel cared about, their morale, engagement and productivity increase."
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), workplaces that promote mental health and provide employee support are more likely to reduce absenteeism, increase productivity and benefit from associated economic gains. The WHO describes a healthy workplace as "one where workers and managers actively contribute to the working environment by promoting and protecting the health, safety and well-being of all employees."
Hawaiian Telcom's "Take A Minute Day" program began this month and will run through the end of 2021 when it will be reevaluated.
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About Hawaiian Telcom
Hawaiian Telcom, established and headquartered in Honolulu since 1883, offers a full range of services to business and residential customers including Internet, video, voice, wireless, data network solutions and security, colocation, and managed and cloud services - all supported by the reach and reliability of its next generation fiber network and 24/7 state-of-the-art network operations center. With employees statewide sharing a commitment to innovation and a passion for delivering superior service, Hawaiian Telcom is proud to be Hawai'i's Technology Leader. For more information, visit hawaiiantel.com.
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