Mental Health as the New Must-Have Work Perk
Companies across the US and Europe are upping their game when it comes to employees’ mental well-being. Driven by a rising Gen Z and Millennial workforce that expects authentic support beyond traditional health insurance, businesses now offer perks like free therapy sessions, onsite counselors, and broad telehealth options. After the pandemic spotlighted mental health, 94% of employers with 500+ staff in a recent survey say they added new programs or expanded existing benefits. Although skeptics question the depth of these initiatives, many employees report that mental health coverage, plus flexible schedules and remote-hybrid policies, factor heavily into their job decisions.
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- • Mercer: A global HR consulting firm that reported increased employer focus on mental health.
- • EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs): Workplace services offering counseling, substance abuse help, and referral support.
- • HR Departments: Implement new mental health perks, such as therapy credits, meditation apps, or stress management workshops.
- • Gen Z and Millennial Workforce: Generations strongly voicing the need for mental well-being support at work.
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