Articles that mention employee mental health
For far too long, mental health in the workplace was treated as the overlooked stepchild—unacknowledged until a crisis hit. Even in companies with robust employee wellness programs, the focus was often on physical health, and rightly so. However, the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a collective wake-up call for leaders to prioritize mental health. With Read more…
What does achieving and maintaining work-life balance mean in today’s hyper-connected world? For many of us, the tech revolution is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s now possible to work from anywhere in the world – even from the beach – as long as you have an uninterrupted internet connection. On the other Read more…
Most companies understand that unhealthy and unhappy workers are not ideal. Aside from how unappealing it is to spend an entire work day alongside a grumpy person, said grump can also cost employers lots of money. If left unaddressed, prolonged unhappiness at work can lead to work-related stress, burnout, depression, and a host of other Read more…
Rising costs of living, political upheavals, and rapidly evolving workplaces have left employees reeling. As workplace burnout remains high, employee engagement is strained and mental health is nosediving. The 2024 Voice of the Workplace Report paints a grim picture: The good news is that the stigma has reduced surrounding discussions about workplace mental health. In Read more…
Mental health struggles afflict more people than we think. A recent survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) shows that 34% of employees aged 18-29 and 28% of employees aged 30-49 have considered leaving their current job because of its impact on their mental health. Worse still, 52% of workers experienced severe Read more…
