More PTO and better benefits: How 8 HR leaders are supporting mental health needs

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 1 Min Read

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Ahead of World Mental Health Day this Sunday, the well-being of the workforce is top of mind for executives and HR leaders.

Over the past year and a half, employers have pulled out all the stops to support their employees through the challenges of COVID — from offering mental health benefits with innovative telehealth offerings, to giving workers days and weeks off to recharge, these solutions have helped change the conversation around mental health and allowed people to ask for the help they need.

“Consider how organizations can help support — and ultimately improve — the mental health of employees, customers and their families by creating an environment which reduces the stigma around mental health challenges. Look, listen and act. Look for the issues employees are experiencing by executing an anonymous poll. Listen to the leaders in your organization closest to these issues by bringing HR to the executive table for more informed decision-making. Finally, show support through actions, like expert-led online education tools, flexible working hours, or any number of plans and policies to show employees that supporting them is a top priority.”

-Michael Held, CEO of Lifespeak

Alyssa Place
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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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