AT a time when the mental health of employees is of the utmost concern, many companies are taking action.
In particular, they're calling in therapists to look after their employees' wellbeing or offering them extra time off.
These initiatives enable organisations to combat absenteeism, while improving their competitiveness in the job market.
From Google and Delta Airlines to JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Bell, Microsoft and Unilever, it's hard to keep track of all the major companies offering mental health support services to their employees.
Some offer free consultations with a psychologist, while others grant extra — and paid — days off to those who feel the need to take a mental break.
Companies like AT&T go even further, hosting therapists on their premises.
In 2020, the American telecoms giant opened a health and wellness centre in Dallas, Texas, where its global headquarters is based, reports 'Fortune'.
Numerous reports agree that all over the world, morale among the working population is at an all-time low.
This phenomenon is particularly marked in the United States, where one in three working people say that their work takes a toll on their mental health, according to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management.
Investing in the prevention and management of mental health issues in the workplace is also a powerful lever of attractiveness on the job market, especially for young people.
Young workers look favourably on organisations that care about their personal development and good mental health.
