Association between line-manager’ assessment for their subordinates’ health condition and subordinate's self-rated mental health status

This study aimed to examine the relationship between line-managers' assessments of their subordinates' health conditions and subordinates' self-rated mental health status. Participants in this cross-sectional study comprised 20 line-managers and 156 of their subordinates in a worksite. Managers assessed their employees' health conditions and the impact on work performance, while subordinates completed questionnaires for mental health status, independently. Multilevel logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratio. A significant relationship was found between line-managers' assessments and subordinates' self-rated depression. Higher odds ratios were observed for depression when health- and work-related issues were rated by managers as "slightly problematic" and "problematic" compared to "not problematic." Line-managers play a crucial role in recognizing and addressing depression among employees in the workplace.