Mental Health Day

Interview with the employees of Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South

Mental Health is an important aspect for overall wellbeing of each person. It includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being and affects our way of handling stress, relating to others and making choices.

Working in the hotel can be quite stressful, with the constant need of communication with the guests and colleagues. So staying mentally healthy is highly important for working productively and coping with the stress.

We have asked our employees to share what they do to stay mentally healthy.

What do you do for your mental helath?

“For my mental health I like to mediate, maybe 2-3 times a week””- Eva, Reservations

“I make sure that I have enough me time and go to the gym”- Roan, Front Office

How do you cope with the stressful work?

“Work can be quite stressful sometimes. But I like to go home and play piano to wind down”- Aaron, Happyhappyjoyjoy restaurant employee.

What helps you to calm down after the stressful workday?

“I sign in the choir in the church. I think that is what really calms me down”-Joy, kitchen.

In Crowne Plaza Amsterdam-South we are also taking care of our employees by offering regular breaks with the hot meal during the shifts, organizing regular team outings and providing an opportunity to talk about the mental health and reach out for help if needed. Besides, all employees can make use of ClassPass, through which various sport classes, massages and even meals can be purchased, for a discounted corporate rate. More information about this can be found here.