There are many perks to creating a healthy workplace. Workplaces that promote mental health come with unexpected benefits that impact the bottom line such as reduced absenteeism, increased productivity and morale. The pandemic changed the way corporate America viewed workplaces as they identified “essential” workers and allowed others to do remote work. Now that the world is opening up, employers have been faced with big decisions on how to welcome employees back into the workplace (whether virtually or in person). On the upside, employers have a fresh opportunity to recreate their workplaces in an inviting way. It’s time to apply a little mental health first aid.
