Mental health

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

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

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

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.

Jay Shetty on Mental Health and Finding Purpose at Work

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Did Elmo just light a fire under HR to confront the employee wellness crisis?

A recent viral social media post from the ‘Sesame Street’ star highlighted the mounting employee wellness challenges facing HR leaders, experts say.