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When It Come to Employee Mental Health, These 10 Companies Are Setting the Example

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Mental health has been top of mind for employees and employers alike for a few years now. But some companies are continuing to push to improve the lives of their employees or their clients as innovators in the future of mental health. Here are the companies pushing toward change in mental health in 2024.

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U.K. Moves Toward Flexible Work, Yet Stigmas Remain

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for its role in balancing mental and physical health needs in the workforce. According to a recent study published by Time Wise , which included surveys and focus groups of 4,001 full-time and part-time workers, nearly half of the respondents believe part-time work limits career progression.

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The Reality of Remote Work and Wellness

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Traditionalist business leaders and gurus argue that remote and hybrid work is detrimental to employee mental health, causing social isolation, a sense of meaninglessness, and poor work-life balance. These traditionalists cite various articles highlighting the risks of remote work for mental health.

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Meditation Apps: Workplace Fad Or The Key To A Happier Workforce?

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When they leave their current role, 81% of employees want a job in an organization that supports mental health. One way employers can support mental health is by providing access to meditation apps like Headspace for Work. Not supporting mental health in the workplace comes at a huge financial cost.

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Cultivating Optimism Could Be The Ultimate Game Changer In Your Workplace

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Optimism positively impacts employee well-being — including improved mental and physical health, job satisfaction, and work-life balance. A recent New York Times article highlighted the link between increased optimism, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (and other chronic illnesses), and enhanced longevity.

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The Silent Crisis Of Workplace Loneliness: A Three-Part Series Exploring How Loneliness Is Shaping The Future Of Work

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Despite abundant scientific evidence highlighting the detrimental impact of loneliness on health, research on loneliness in the workplace remains scant. The American Time Use Survey (ATUS) has emphasized the pandemic’s role in exacerbating pre-existing levels of loneliness. In the U.K.,

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Younger Generations are Gravitating Toward Freelancing

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Generational shifts have always influenced the workforce, but recent data suggests that Gen Z and young Millennials are redefining the very essence of employment. According to a recent article published by ZDNet , a staggering 64% of Americans under the age of 35 are either already freelancing or have plans to do so in the future.