It wasn’t all that long ago that the idea of expanding workplace wellness to go beyond simple physical health, to include mental health, was considered a progressive move. Today, after weathering what we hope is the worst of the pandemic, our understanding of mental wellness and its impact on the workplace has never been clearer: the mental health of your workforce is just as important as their physical health, and in times like these, businesses need a healthy and resilient workforce to succeed. Our very own benefits editor and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference, Kathryn Mayer, was interviewed by ProjectHR on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted workplace mental health.
To listen to the entire podcast, visit ProjectHR here.