How to Encourage Employees to use Mental Health Resources
Employers and employees alike have realized the importance and need for comprehensive mental health benefits. However, just because you offer mental health benefits, doesn't necessarily mean your employees will use or understand them. Kara Hoogensen, SVP of specialty benefits at Principal Financial Group, shares her insights on how companies can best educate their employees on how to take advantage of their mental health resources.
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00:00 Skye Schooley introduces Kara Hoogensen
00:36 What are some of the most competitive mental health benefits employers can offer?
00:52 Kara Hoogensen, SVP of specialty benefits at Principal Financial Group, identifies the top three benefits that employers plan to add over the coming year.
02:10 Hoogensen quotes a 2021 Calm survey that found 76% of workers think it is critical that their employers offer mental health resources.
02:26 Hoogensen shares multiple ways employers can expand access to mental health support.
03:06 How can employers better educate and encourage their employees to use the mental health resources they offer?
03:21 Hoogensen explains how you can educate and encourage employees through clear communication, specific examples, and personalization.
04:57 What strategies can companies use to demystify employee assistance programs (EAP) and encourage employees to use their EAP?
05:19 Hoogensen explains how EAPs work and how to discuss them.
07:46 What are some best practices when it comes to talking about mental health with employees?
07:56 Hoogensen shares final advice on how to discuss mental health tactfully and effectively with employees.
Over the past year, the desire for mental health benefits has increased among employees. In fact, a Calm 2021 survey found that 76% of workers think it is critical that their employers offer mental health resources. If you offer (or plan to offer) mental health resources to your employees, there are several strategies you can use to effectively communicate them to your team. Skye Schooley, staff writer of business.com, interviews Kara Hoogensen, SVP of specialty benefits at Principal Financial Group, to learn what those strategies entail.
Skye Schooley is a staff writer for business.com.
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