Mental health

As burnout reaches a new high, will it drive 4-day workweek momentum?

Interest in a four-day workweek is growing among employees, who are experiencing stress and burnout at record levels, according to new data from Aflac.

Jay Shetty: What HR can do today to start leading through change

Calm's chief purpose officer shared with the audience at LinkedIn Talent Connect why HR has to first look inward to help their workforces navigate change.

Why are so many employees struggling to access mental healthcare?

Employees with mental health conditions are significantly more likely than those without to face obstacles accessing healthcare, according to new research.

Leadership after tragedy: How Blackstone is helping employees cope

HR Leader of Distinction Paige Ross shares how the firm's leadership team emphasized transparency and action to support employee wellbeing after a high-profile shooting.

A surprising connection for Gen Z: mental health and retirement benefits

Despite near-term hurdles, these workers are already thinking of retirement. Can HR leaders help ease their minds while boosting retention, engagement and productivity?

The ‘sandwich generation’ presents a growing caregiving crisis for HR

These caregivers of young kids and older parents face significant challenges that could affect their work performance. And the population is about to get a lot bigger.

Feeling is performing? Real emotional expression unlocks team success, experts say

Longchamp’s Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu believes emotional awareness is essential to modern leadership and can transform workplace culture through empathy, vulnerability and inclusive communication.

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

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.

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.

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.