1、WorkforceState of MindSeventh Annual Workplace Mental Health Trends ReportHeadspace2Mental health needs are growing across the globe,and recognizing them is more important than ever.In recent years,we have watched adramatic ebb and flow of mental health support offered to employees from their compan

2、ies.But as life becomes increasingly complex marked by rising societal pressures,workplace challenges,and personal demands employees are seeking more mental health support to show up feeling their best,both at work and outside of it.Today,an added challenge for HR leaders is working to balance tight

3、 budgets while still delivering impactful benefits for their people.This growing challenge can be attributed to a number of factors,one being the increasing costs of healthcare.Employers are expecting a third consecutive year of health benefit cost increases above 5%in 2025.In addition,a slow return

4、 to“normalcy”in work and at home with more employees returning to office and children in school has driven a shift in where HR teams choose to invest.While it can seem challenging to invest in employee benefits with limited resources,the data shows that investing in mental health pays dividends when

5、 it comes to productivity and engagement and as a result,business outcomes.Leaders must recognize how showing up for their people to help them prioritize their wellbeing enables employees to show up more for their customers and teams.Its a win-win.HR leaders are now faced with the tough choice of wh

6、ere to make tradeoffs in employee benefits.But trends in employee mental health and the broader impact of global events indicate that employees need support more than ever.Half of employees reported that they have cried because of work issues,and 58%have considered quitting their jobs as a result of