The Reality of Employee Mental Health & Benefits

Connection is powerful--and we all need more of it.

Quality mental health support is critical to employees. 

In 2021, quality employee mental health and well-being benefits are imperative for competitive employers. With ever-growing rates of depression, anxiety, and work-related stress within the U.S. workforce, the support we offer matters--both for people and for the bottom line. 

In order to attract and retain quality staff who are satisfied, healthy and successful, it’s critical to offer quality, accessible mental health support.

A real problem with a real solution

To optimize employee mental well-being, companies need to both recognize the issue and have an actionable solution. Nearly two in three working adults in the US attribute stress to their work, and this not only leads to long-term health impacts for individuals, but to burnout, lowered productivity, absenteeism, and turnover for employers. People who are unhappy at work don’t perform at their best, and won’t be motivated to stay. Happier employees are, in turn, more productive, more creative, and higher performers. 

Part of employee happiness comes from culture in the workplace. Senior leadership and managers have to prioritize well-being with communication and policies that support an environment where people feel heard, fulfilled and able to grow. But mental health at work is also impacted by the environment and resources we have outside the office. 

Private, phone-based Listening services, available on demand, are a valuable and accessible solution for employers. Through our benefit plan, you can offer your employees human connection—via trained empathetic Listeners—at affordable rates. It’s an incredibly simple way to show your team that you value their mental health and well-being.

The results your team needs

Ninety-seven percent of our Callers report feeling a more positive mood after their calls. By offering total anonymity in conversations, as well as the ability to select a Listener based on things like similar experiences, Listeners On Call is able to get around the stigma many feel about seeking mental health support. When we remove this critical barrier, we can reach and help people who really need it.

With the Percs program, employees can connect with a Listener whenever and for whatever they’d like: to vent about something on their mind, talk through a tough decision, or as a weekly check-in practice. Whatever the reason, there is power in connecting with a real person and feeling heard. 

Learn more about how to support employees with Listeners On Call

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There’s no better time than now to prioritize employee happiness and well-being, for the good of your whole team. Request a presentation today to see if Listeners On Call is right for you.