According to a new survey from the American Psychological Association (APA), eight in 10 workers say how a employer supports their employees’ mental health will be a key factor in whether or not they’ll accept/seek employment with that organization.
Among other findings:
- 71% of workers believe their current employer is more concerned about employees’ mental health than they were in the past.
- 41% of workers more flexible work hours.
- 34% want a workplace culture that respects time off.
- 33% say they want the ability to work remotely.
- 31% would like a four-day work week.
- 24% of workers say they do not feel they receive adequate compensation, and 71% worry that their compensation hasn’t kept up with inflation.
“These findings underscore the importance of mental health support in the workplace to workers across all industries,” said Arthur C. Evans, Jr., PhD, APA’s chief executive officer. He added, “Some of the increased focus on workplace mental health support may have resulted from employers working to meet employees’ needs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though these efforts have been helpful, it is important to recognize many workers continue to struggle and need additional supports. Therefore, employers must maintain and, in some cases, expand their mental health service offerings.”
