Employee Benefit News
According to the American Heart Association, 75% of employees have dealt with an issue that has affected their mental health and it is costly to both the employee and employer. Untreated depression costs companies $9,450 per employee per year in absenteeism and lost productivity, according to a Kaiser Permanente report. Even though mental health has become a more recognized topic throughout the workplace, there still seems to be some stigma surrounding it. So, how do we combat this? Make your mental health benefits known and don't just talk about them once a year.