The role of managers and supervisors in protecting and promoting employee work-life balance and mental health in higher education

Employee mental health and well-being are negatively affected by high levels of stress at work, extreme demands placed on employees, low levels of control over work and low levels of supervisor support. In recent years, evidence-based strategies focused on training managers have been developed to improve work-life balance and workplace mental health. 

Supervisors are critical in contributing to a positive culture of support and work-life balance for employees.