The holidays are stressful in the best of times, nevermind during a global pandemic. It’s no wonder that burnout is running rampant through ranks of remote … Read more
Mandatory PTO — Yes, It’s a Thing
This year has seen many employees restructure their entire lives to cope with the global shift in work situations. Not only are people interacting in … Read more
HR Famous: Remote Work Burnout and Remote Onboarding
In episode 39 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Jessica Lee are joined by Cameron Sackett to discuss remote work … Read more
HR Famous: Are Mental Health Apps Better for Employees Than Human Interaction?
In episode 37 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together once again to discuss … Read more
You’re an Employer, Not a Psychologist
As we move further and further into the COVID-19 pandemic, mental strain is certainly piling up. With so much uncertainty, it’s no secret that workers have … Read more
Watch Out for the Employee Productivity Pendulum
A misguided sense of comfort is deluding executive leaders as they recognize that remote employees are actually productive. Yes, there’s ample evidence of … Read more
With Mental Health at Risk, Now Is the Time to Lead With Authenticity, Flexibility, and Empathy
As America seeks to get back to business, companies across the nation are actively conducting physical risk assessments against the backdrop of an … Read more
How to Help Employees Who Are Depressed or Suicidal
Dr. Lorna M. Breen, a top ER doctor who treated virus patients in a Manhattan hospital, recently died by suicide. According to her father, her job treating … Read more
How HR Can Be Proactive About Mental Health During COVID-19
In the blink of an eye, the world has changed. No matter the industry, people are being asked to adapt to isolation and remote work, all while handling the … Read more
The Growing Cost of Mental Health in the Workplace — and What an Employer Can Do
The world looks and feels a lot different right now. COVID-19 has literally changed life as we know it. Employees are now working from home. Travel has … Read more
With Everyone Stressing, Now Is a Good Time to Talk About Mental Health
It’s the most wonderful, and often stressful, time of the year. The holidays are upon us and many employees are balancing preparations for festivities with … Read more
What Are You Doing to Prevent Suicide?
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. This is No. 21 of the 708 articles. You … Read more
They’re Bringing Those ‘Whole Self’ Problems to Work
We talk about “authenticity” and wanting, practically demanding, that employees bring their “whole self” to work. Except, that is, … Read more
Pressure Growing on Employers to Improve Mental Health Care
In the middle of a work project at a global corporate consulting firm, Katherine Switz was gripped with a debilitating bout of anxiety. Her body froze, her … Read more
How To Recognize the Signs of a Mental Health Issue
Each year, one in five adults in the U.S. experience mental illness, which includes depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Defined as a … Read more
It Pays to Embrace Mental Health Wellness
With 44 million Americans suffering from some form of mental condition, and much of their daily life spent at work, companies have a critical role to play … Read more