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How Are Your Employees Feeling? A Guide to Workplace Mental Health

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Last Updated: 05/10/2021

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In a Paychex survey conducted in late 2020, one in four employees report that their mental health has deteriorated since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Symptoms include an increase in depression and anxiety, low energy, insomnia, and lack of motivation.

Mental health issues cost U.S. business billions of dollars a year in lost productivity, absenteeism, and poor performance. They can affect employee engagement, recruitment, and retention. And since 60% of employees say they would prefer a company with a mental health program, addressing these issues makes good business sense.

Download our e-book for suggestions on how to create a make your workplace safe and productive. You’ll learn about:

  • The state of workplace mental health today
  • Employee versus employer awareness
  • Top employee stressors
  • Six tactics for creating a healthy workplace
  • The four pillars of mental health: tips and solutions

For additional information check out our mental health resource page"

 

* This content is for educational purposes only, is not intended to provide specific legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for the legal advice of a qualified attorney or other professional. The information may not reflect the most current legal developments, may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct, or up-to-date.

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