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Today is World Mental Health Day 💙 This year's theme, “Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” couldn’t be more timely. We are seeing mental health impact workplaces more than ever, yet when we talk about mental health in the workplace, we often focus solely on stress and burnout. However, that view is limiting. Mental health is intimate, complex, and deeply connected to every chapter of our lives—far beyond just stress and burnout. The challenge is those more intimate issues are tough to discuss in the workplace. So, if it’s hard to talk about our personal struggles at work, why should we do it? Because 60% of the global population is employed, and we spend over half of our waking hours at work. Last year, 72% of working adults experienced symptoms of mental illness, and 40% reported an increased need for mental health support. Creating a culture that supports mental health through thoughtful policies, comprehensive benefits, and an empathetic workplace culture is no longer optional—it’s essential. And remember, it’s not just the big changes that matter. Small, everyday actions can help build a more supportive workplace, too. Here are a few examples of small, daily actions that can positively impact your organization: 🌀 Encourage employees to disconnect after hours. “Thanks for sending! Let’s pick it up tomorrow—enjoy your evening!” 🌀 Remind your team to take their PTO—and mean it. 🌀 Start meetings with a check-in on how everyone’s feeling before diving into business. 🌀 Make some meetings screen-free or camera-off. 🌀 Share resources that have supported your own wellness, like a podcast on the importance of sleep. Building a culture of wellness takes time, but the impact on employee well-being and company success is worth every effort. Let’s commit to prioritizing mental health in the workplace, today and every day. 🌿

From natural disasters to mass shootings to the stress of political elections - overwhelming news cycles are a constant challenge for employees and organizations to deal with. HR leaders are tasked with helping their teams navigate these turbulent times, but figuring out how to provide the right support can be difficult given the delicate nature of the topics. Join us for this essential webinar designed to equip HR professionals with practical tools and strategies for supporting your organization’s mental health throughout chaotic new cycles. Learn how to create a resilient, compassionate workplace culture that helps employees manage stress, stay focused, and feel supported, even in the face of external crises. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gth5_gG2

Fortune's CHRO Daily Newsletter today was filled with compelling information about mental wellness in the workplace: Mental health care, maternity leave, and group medical coverage are the perks that are most likely to drive employee engagement for staffers who are already relatively stable and financially secure, according to a new report from OC Tanner. Mental health care specifically drives engagement up by 156% 📈 “This demonstrates that mental wellbeing—including feeling appreciated and a sense of belonging—is a critical part of what keeps employees who are on the high end of survival engaged and wanting to stay,” the report reads. It’s no surprise that mental health is wildly popular among employees. There has been a 74% surge in U.S. workers requesting leave or accommodations for mental health-related issues, according to a recent report from Littler. And younger generations, like Gen Z, have put a premium on addressing mental health concerns. If you're asking yourself if mental health is still top-of-mind for employees, the answer is a resounding yes. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g5Jyz5SM

A noteworthy moment at #NYCSummit: Moderated by Ariela Safira (Founder of Zeera), Kass Lazerow and Michael Lazerow (Co-Founders of Golf.com & Buddy Media) shared their entrepreneurial journey and insights on building and scaling businesses.

World Mental Health Day (10/10) is next month! 🌀 It's a crucial day to acknowledge at your organization, yet HR teams are often left to program and plan for it without support. Join us for an insightful session where we'll guide you through the process of planning impactful World Mental Health Day activities for your organization and explore programming ideas that can engage and support your teams. Let us help you create a plan that will support your organization and impress your leadership! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggBJFeuC

Join us for our next webinar focused on how to create a comprehensive and impactful plan to support your organization for World Mental Health Day 🌀

In Ariela Safira's latest blog post, she dives deep into a critical issue that's impacting organizations across the board: understaffing in HR departments and its detrimental effects on mental health care. HR leaders are tasked with nurturing a health, productive workplace (among many other responsibilities). When they are too overworked or understaffed to do that, the whole organization suffers. Read more here about how HR teams are so closely connected to the mental health crisis: https://lnkd.in/g2zwxjSd

Workplace crises can arise at any moment, and these challenging situations can have profound effects on employees’ mental health and well-being. They also put a large strain on People Leaders, who are tasked with creating a plan to navigate the issue. Join us for an important webinar, hosted by Ariela Safira and Rachel Hoffman, PhD, where we will explore effective strategies for navigating workplace crises with a focus on mental health. We will provide practical guidance on how to support your employees during times of crisis, fostering a compassionate and resilient workplace. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gUhx6nNh

Ariela Safira sat down with Zac C. on The Zac Clark Show to talk about all things mental health. They cover the importance of educational reform in mental health awareness, why our healthcare system is at its worst when people need it the most, how to foster supportive environments both in the workplace and personally, and how to move beyond the stigmatization and criminalization often associated with mental health and substance use issues. Watch/listen below: 💻 Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gCU5_8nm 🎙 Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ge2S9jVy 🎙 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gHwbg2tm