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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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Support for Four-Day Workweek Rises as Workers Seek Balance Amid Rising Stress

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Moreover, 77% of employees said that work-related stress has negatively affected their own physical health — with 75% stating that it has caused weight gain. Nerd Wallet reports that negative effects of this stress include emotional exhaustion, lack of motivation, a desire to quit, reduced productivity, and irritability.

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Rising Job Satisfaction Numbers Mask Hidden Concerns in the U.S. Workforce

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Despite data showing an overall increase in job satisfaction reaching its highest level since 1987, a survey published by The Conference Board also found that U.S. In the survey, 62.7% workers reported being satisfied with their jobs in 2023 — which was only a minor increase compared to 62.3%

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5 Ways To Avoid Well-Being Washing And Provide Authentic Support To Employees

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In a recent survey, 51% of participants blamed their boss for not taking the right steps to support their mental well-being. Microsoft’s 2022 Work Trends Index shows that 53% of workers are more likely to prioritize their mental health over work. But, what is well-being washing exactly?

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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

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Women, on average, outlive men but, as reported by the World Economic Forum ( WEF , 2024), spend approximately 25 percent of their lives in poor health. According to the WEF, addressing the disparities in women’s health could dramatically reduce this statistic, enhancing the lives of billions globally.

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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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The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office

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A Future Forum survey found that 21% of all White knowledge workers wanted a return to full-time in-office work, but only 3% of all Black knowledge workers wanted the same. A June 2022 McKinsey survey of all workers, remote-capable and not, provides further context on preferences for hybrid work. Resistance .

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