Mental health Archives

Loneliness on the job: An emerging health issue

Tom Starner - June 16, 2025

A recent survey by Cigna found that loneliness is a growing threat to worker mental and physical health, putting productivity at risk.

What this mom of 3 says HR can do to support working parents this summer

Jen Colletta - June 12, 2025

Spring Health's Karishma Patel Buford draws on her experiences as a chief people officer and parent of young kids to advise HR on caring for employees with children when school is out.

Despite economic pressure, employers still all in on employee wellbeing investments

Jen Colletta - May 22, 2025

New research from the Business Group on Health found a “surprising” level of ongoing investment in employee wellbeing.

Jay Shetty: Happier workplaces are within reach—if leaders can transform

Jen Colletta - May 16, 2025

In a recent webinar, the Calm Chief Purpose Officer shared why leaders are the key to boosting employee wellbeing and offered three strategies for helping workers find purpose.

3 ways HR can take care of middle managers before they break

Jan Bruce - May 13, 2025

More than ever, there is a critical need for strong middle managers, yet they continue to lack support and resources. This expert explores how HR can intervene.

Mental health stigma: Why HR still has ‘a lot of work’ to do

Jen Colletta - May 8, 2025

COVID "blew the door wide open" on mental health in the workplace, but HR needs to remain proactive, experts say, to ensure psychologically safe environments.

A 110-hour work week? What’s behind another overwork scandal

Peter Cappelli - May 6, 2025

A recent report on unhealthy working hours at investment firm Baird is the latest example of a culture where workloads aren't effectively managed.

The overlooked skills gap: Mental health training for managers

Jen Colletta - April 23, 2025

This Stress Awareness Month, new research highlights how such training could help organizations make meaningful strides toward better employee health.

Mental Health Matters: Protecting Wellbeing When Stability Shifts

Sponsor Content - April 16, 2025

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

This session offers a roadmap to foster belonging, retention, and resilience in today’s workplace.

Jay Shetty on Mental Health and Finding Purpose at Work

Sponsor Content - April 7, 2025

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET

Join UKG as they discuss what leaders can do to create a safe workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered.

Employee demand is driving a surge in mental health benefits

Marcy Klipfel - April 7, 2025

More companies are listening to employees' needs and ramping up their offering. These four examples are showing early workplace wellness results.

COVID upended the workplace 5 years ago. What has HR learned?

Matthew Owenby - March 31, 2025

Aflac's chief strategy officer shares what HR can do to create a post-pandemic workplace that drives optimum productivity and engagement.

Workplace loneliness: Why it affects 1 in 5 workers today

Jill Barth - March 31, 2025

Research finds a clear correlation between workplace loneliness and disengagement, a trend that may be worsening because of remote work.

Employee benefits after COVID-19: A five-year transformation

Jen Colletta - March 7, 2025

The pandemic significantly shaped how benefits teams conceive of and administer employee benefits programs in a lasting way, experts say.

The Trump effect: Why so many Americans have layoff concerns

Jen Colletta - February 28, 2025

Federal workers aren’t the only ones worried about job losses, as a new study finds layoff concerns are high among private sector workers. HR should respond strategically and transparently, this expert says.

Pouring from an ‘empty cup’: Why HR burnout needs to be a people priority

Jen Colletta - February 26, 2025

As stress rises across the workforce, people professionals are on the front lines to support employees, causing HR burnout to balloon. Experts share strategies for creating more supportive environments for HR professionals.

Doomscrolling is crushing workers. 3 ways to boost employee wellbeing

Jen Colletta - January 31, 2025

The recent deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C., was the latest tragic headline that may have employees "doomscrolling"—to the detriment of their mental health and work productivity.

After Trump’s first week, how HR can support transgender employees

Jen Colletta - January 29, 2025

As the Trump administration moves quickly to dismantle trans rights, advocates share strategies for helping employees who are likely experiencing significant stress and fear.

After the L.A. wildfires, why HR needs to rethink disaster preparedness

Tom Starner - January 24, 2025

HR leaders may be ramping up disaster preparedness plans, which experts say should center employee wellbeing.

Can HR leaders balance tech and human touch to boost workplace wellbeing?

Jill Barth - December 11, 2024

HR leaders today face a balancing act: integrating technology with the human touch, like guiding employees to set boundaries.

The workforce has a new top worry. Why wellbeing is key for the bottom line

Livia Martini - November 15, 2024

Helping the workforce reduce stress and improve overall wellness is essential. Wellbeing is no longer a perk; it’s a must-have.

How can HR manage what will be a stressful week for American employees?

Jen Colletta - November 1, 2024

As election stress hits its peak in the week ahead, mental health needs to be paramount for HR, this expert says.

Substance use disorders: Do you really know the best way to help employees?

Jen Colletta - October 29, 2024

Post-COVID, more Americans are dealing with substance use disorders, which can have significant reverberations in the workplace.

Under pressure: Why working parents are struggling, and what HR needs to do

Jen Colletta - September 12, 2024

A new Surgeon General report urges employers, among others, to create proactive strategies for reducing parental stress among workers.

Kraft Heinz: What are the ingredients to its people success?

Jen Colletta - September 11, 2024

Global Chief People Officer Melissa Werneck shares the HR work that helped two legacy companies come together to innovate for the future.

How priorities for employee benefits are shifting in 2025

Dawn Kawamoto - August 30, 2024

With concerns about rapidly rising costs, this is the first time in many years that mental health is not employers' top employee benefits priority for the year ahead.

Why erectile dysfunction is costing U.S. employers $9.3 billion a year

Dawn Kawamoto - August 28, 2024

Many male employees with erectile dysfunction suffer from productivity loss at work and lack employer support to address related physical and mental wellbeing challenges. Here’s how employee benefits can help.

5 key voluntary benefits to watch in 2025

Dawn Kawamoto - August 19, 2024

A handful of these voluntary benefits are perennial favorites with employers, while others, like identity theft protection plans, are gaining steam among offerings.

How online coaching became a ‘game changer’ for John Muir Health

Jen Colletta - July 26, 2024

John Muir Health CHRO Lisa Foust shares why the organization began offering online coaching to drive employee wellbeing and leadership development.

Employee stress: Why HR isn’t getting to the heart of the problem

Peter Cappelli - July 2, 2024

Wharton expert Peter Cappelli examines the root causes of employee stress and considers what HR can do to quell the growing crisis.

Your next mental health action: Ensuring a culture of psychological safety

Erin Terkoski Young - May 21, 2024

Psychological safety can foster innovation and growth, both at the individual and organizational levels, this expert writes.

Are employers doing enough about employee mental health?

Tom Starner - May 10, 2024

A pair of recent surveys found that employee mental health is suffering, but most workers do not feel supported by their employers.

The role of genetic testing in supporting employee mental health

Dr. Jessica Lea - May 9, 2024

This Mental Health Awareness Month, HR should consider how pharmacogenomics can help employees find the right support, this expert writes.

4 ways HR can enlist Gen Z and millennials to reduce healthcare costs

Dawn Kawamoto - March 14, 2024

Younger employees favor ERs and urgent care centers over PCPs, which may drive up employer costs. Here’s how HR can turn the trend around.

4 strategies to fix ‘broken’ EAP programs

Dawn Kawamoto - March 5, 2024

As EAP programs continue to see dismal usage rates by employees, experts have suggestions for improving utilization.

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