HR trends shaping the future of work in 2025
Ethics and compliance
Concern for employees’ mental health has moved to the forefront as workers face new stresses and challenges, inside and outside of the workplace. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that while people are being more open about their mental health with others since the pandemic, mental health challenges continue to rise. Recognizing the […]
Concern for employees’ mental health has moved to the forefront as workers face new stresses and challenges, inside and outside of the workplace. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that while people are being more open about their mental health with others since the pandemic, mental health challenges continue to rise. Recognizing the importance of mental well-being is one of the ways that organizations can destigmatize mental health and more effectively address the needs of all employees.
Employers can benefit, too. Research from the National Safety Council and the University of Chicago shows that employers who support mental health see a return of $4 for every dollar invested in mental health treatment in increased productivity, employee engagement and performance and lower absenteeism and disability claims.
6 actions that organizations can take to raise awareness and create a mental-health friendly workplace include:
Prioritizing employees’ mental, emotional and physical well-being is an important part of creating and maintaining a healthier work culture. Offering a variety of flexible benefits and programs that support employees’ overall well-being can reduce absenteeism, lower medical and disability expenses, increase productivity, employee engagement and retention, and foster a greater sense of belonging — all factors for success.