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HR is a brutal job—why would anyone go into this profession? According to a 2019 study published in Human Resources Online.net, HR tops the rankings of most stressful professions, with 79% of HR professionals reporting unhealthy levels of job stress or anxiety. That was before the pandemic, which put HR professionals on the front line of businesses, having to provide support to employees who were struggling with personal, family, and work crises and stress.
As many pass their second anniversary of working from home, more and more companies are calling employees back into the office.
50% of company leaders say that their company will require employees to be in the office 5-days a week before the end of the year.
Yet, 93% say that they work better when not in the office.
Even though Mental Health Awareness Month is over, individuals and companies can still keep mental health top of mind. This article shares three key ways to do just that on a budget.
Finding time to cook can be hard!
“I’m so tired, let’s just go out” is a statement that has passed my lips many times over the years. During Covid, it reversed to “I’m so tired, let’s just order in.” Now, as the world has re-opened and demands on my energy have become especially abundant, I find myself tempted to let others do the cooking more and more frequently. “Why cook for myself when someone else can do it for me,” is the question that seems so practical as it trots through my brain.
Incredible benefits aren’t just for large companies. Paxton Gray of 97th Floor talked to us about how his company created a culture of feeling heard and valued. Their benefits are more than just benefits; they’re designed to help employees grow and succeed in all areas of life.
Read on to learn how 97th Floor is doing it and get some inspiration on how to support your employees, too.
Mental health is a topic that applies to everyone and in all areas of life, and it’s something that should never be ignored or brushed under the rug. Employees spend about 40 hours—give or take—in the workplace every week, yet discussions surrounding mental health among colleagues is often not considered a pressing matter. Self-esteem and confidence are closely tied to the state of the mental health.
Succession planning isn’t just for large companies. In this article, we walk through the definition of succession planning and what HR leaders are doing today to improve their succession planning process.
We had an incredible conversation with Natasha Bowman, an advocate and champion for workplace equity and founder of The Bowman Foundation for Workplace Equity and Mental Wellness.
Read on to learn more about Bowman, her mental health story, and how managers can talk to their employees about mental health.
Warning: This blog post mentions suicide.
Taking time off is something we all know we should do, but have trouble allowing ourselves to do so.
But taking time off isn’t an option; it’s a necessity.
When looking for ways to relieve anxiety and depression, paying attention to diet is a great place to start.
According to the experts, anxiety and depression are linked. Almost 50% of people who go through bouts of depression also go through bouts of anxiety.
