Mental health in the workplace, 2023 preview

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Recent surveys and reports on workplace issues have shown that employees and HR leaders agree: addressing the mental health concerns of workers is a top priority. But as we look forward to 2023, it’s a good time to contemplate where this consensus will lead, and which workplace mental health areas will get the most attention.

One recent report, the Lyra State of Mental Health Survey, polled more than 1,000 workers and more than 250 benefits leaders, and found that 84% of workers said “robust and comprehensive” mental health benefits were an important factor when considering a new job. In addition, 61% of benefits leaders believed that an employer has a responsibility for protecting the mental health of employees.