Brain in hand Employers are recognizing the myriad ways poor mental health impacts not only employee productivity but overall employee health and well-being.

The month of December is a time of reflection, where we look back at the events of the past year as well as forward to what we can expect in the year to come. Though no one likely would have predicted the chaos of 2020, from it, we can see a few key themes that will have a long-lasting impact on the nature of work and employee benefits.

One thing we all know: 2020 has been a hard year for everyone, from front-line workers braving the pandemic risks to those furloughed or laid off and struggling to pay the bills, and even those working from home suffering from loneliness. Add to that increased rates of burnout and substance abuse among workers, and we can expect to see the impact of the pandemic on mental health last long after we’ve got the virus under control.

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is the current deputy editor for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.

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