At any given time in the United States, an estimated 1 in 10 adults report symptoms that would qualify for a depression diagnosis.[1] For HR, navigating employee mental health can be tricky. Not all symptoms are noticeable, but a few hidden indicators can hinder overall productivity.
Procrastination and missed deadlines. A persons day-to-day ability to plan, execute and complete tasks can be affected by depression. This can present itself in the workplace in the form of projects that arent completed, or sometimes, not even started.