<= 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 […]
<= Survey employees Evaluate and add resources. The pandemic has caused a number of employers to quickly pivot and add resources around mental health, from free therapy sessions and EAPs to apps. Some 53% of 256 employers surveyed by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions reported providing special emotional and mental health programs for their […]
<= 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 […]
May 29: Why empathy is key as employees return to workplaces HR needs to be ready to deal with fear, depression and other challenges. May 29: Averbook: It's time for HR to create a new workforce experience That's based on a survey taken this week that shows 80% of respondents feel more productive at home and […]
