<= 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 […]
<= 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 […]
<= 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 […]
<= 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 […]
