61% Of Large Employers Report Increase In Employee Mental Health Leaves

About 61% of human resources (HR) and benefits professionals at employers with more than 500 employees reported an increase in employee mental health leaves during the past year, according to a recent survey. About 16% said mental health leaves increased by 25% or more. About 22% reported no change in mental health leave frequency, while 14% reported a decline.

About 40% of respondents identified rising mental health disability claims and leaves as a top workforce concern for the coming year. Concern levels varied by role, with 44.3% of senior leaders citing increased mental health leaves as a major issue . . .