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LAS VEGAS — Technology is a double-edged sword. Employers agree it can help streamline tedious office tasks, but often at the cost of workers’ mental health.
That was one of the takeaways during a benefits panel held Tuesday at the 2019 HLTH Conference in Las Vegas. During this session professionals from the legal and banking industries discussed why it’s imperative employers include mental health in their benefits package.
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While generative AI can provide information, analyze data and answer questions, agentic systems can execute tasks, making knowledge critical.
Workers often hide mental health struggles out of fear of judgment or career consequences. Experts say employers must build cultures where asking for help feels safe.
Only 14% of workers let managers know they're struggling, according to a Headspace report, highlighting a missed opportunity for intervention.
Expanding care coverage is going to be crucial to improving access to care for employees struggling to make ends meet.
Even as employers spend more on health plans, employees report confusion over coverage details, fueling calls for better communication and tools.
