Supporting the mental health of employees has never been more vital, as the pandemic has blurred the lines between personal and professional, causing an epidemic of overworked and overstressed staff.
In an effort to combat this mental health crisis, more HR leaders have begun to facilitate and advocate for company-wide days off. Organizations like Nike and LinkedIn have provided their workers with week-long mental health breaks, where offices are shut down to allow their employees a chance to rest and recharge. Addison Group, a professional services firm, has followed their lead, and offered employees a week off to recuperate after seeing the effects of long-term stress on their workforce.
