<= Consider giving employees an extra day off Find ways to connect with employees. Dealing with social distancing and remote work, more employees are feeling lonely or isolated–feelings that take a toll on employees' mental and emotional health. That's been a big challenge for companies like financial services firm Edward Jones. Knowing that some employees were […]

<= Talk openly about mental health Utilize apps. Apps that focus on areas such as mindfulness, stress reduction and better sleep are tools that some employers are turning to in an effort to improve employees' mental health. Provider Headspace says it's seen a 400%-plus increase in requests from companies seeking support for their employees' mental health […]

Cigna's Dr. Stuart Lustig sounds off on how the issue is affecting employees' health–and, in turn, employers.

As the coronavirus pandemic shines a light on stress, anxiety, depression and more, HR leaders and other experts share ways to help.

<= Evaluate and add resources Make sure employees are aware of EAPs and other resources. While the vast majority (93%) of HR professionals say they offer an employee assistance program, nearly half of workers say their employer doesn't offer an EAP or are unsure if they do, according to new research out from benefits provider Unum. […]

<= Create clear boundaries between work and personal time in remote settings Consider giving employees an extra day off. Companies including Cisco, Pinterest and SAP have given employees a mental health day to take a breather and focus on self-care. The three companies all extended the Memorial Day weekend for workers. "It might feel like there […]

<= Find ways to connect with employees Offer tips and education on how to cope. Kathie Patterson, CHRO of Ally Financial, a Detroit-based bank, says a lot of her mental health strategy as of late has been training managers, encouraging empathy and support, and giving employees tips on how to cope. "We're working on helping people […]

The daily health assessment helps combat COVID-19 spread and provides employees with access to concierge services.