The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of addressing and protecting mental health in and out of the workplace.
The negative stigma that previously surrounded discussions of mental health at work is thankfully becoming outdated. Employers are increasingly making tangible changes in favor of the current trend of bringing one’s whole self to work.
This is not just a trend—it’s good business. Studies show employee mental wellness is directly related to creativity and innovation at work. Comprehensive mental health and employee wellness benefits increase productivity, performance, and retention, and reduce the costs associated with losing talent and potential.
Employers that offer mental health benefits are twice as likely to report a greater than 50% return to work rate after mental health-related disability leave. This is no small savings, as mental health-related leave is believed to comprise approximately 70% of workplace disability costs.
In addition, in a tight labor market, employers that focus on mental wellness initiatives will likely attract and retain top talent. McKinsey found that 60% of Gen Z respondents consider mental health resources to be important when selecting an employer.
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