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Employees and employers across the state are encouraged to review these resources and build on mental health strategies that will have a positive impact on employee wellbeing, the employer’s bottom line and our communities.
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The U.S. Surgeon General framework identifies workplace mental health and well-being as a critical priority for public health and highlights impacts of workplace stressors on the health of workers and their families, business profits and productivity, and our overall economy. Centered on workers’ voice, equity and human needs, the framework calls on organizations to incorporate mental health strategies and practices to better enable all workers to thrive and help foster more resilient, productive and successful organizations and communities.
Based on this Framework, LEO is working with Michigan employers, workers and professionals to implement strategies laid out in the surgeon general’s report and identify opportunities for better workplace environments. Our Workplace Mental Health Report outlines key strategies for employers to build supportive organizations by integrating mental health strategies that establish healthier workplaces, enhance employee wellbeing and promote resilient companies.
Work itself is identified as a primary source of stress for individuals. 65% of U.S. employees surveyed identified their job as the No. 1 stress in their lives.
Employees who are feeling emotionally drained from work are at a higher risk of workplace stress, leading to burnout and other mental health concerns.
Research suggests that stress alone costs American companies over $300 billion in health care costs, absenteeism and poor performance. Further, roughly 40% of turnover is due to job stress.
reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition.
said their workplace conditions had contributed to at least one mental health challenge.
reported that they will be looking for workplaces that support mental health in the future.
Employees who strongly agree that their employer cares about their overall wellbeing, including mental health, are:
69% less likely to search for a new job
71% less likely to report experiencing a lot of burnout
36% more likely to be thriving in their lives.
5x more likely to advocate for their employer as a place to work
3x more likely to be engaged at work
Part 3: Workplace Investigations That Build Trust: How a workplace investigation is conducted sends a powerful message about an organization’s values. When done well, investigations demonstrate a genuine commitment to employee well-being and a clear stance on acceptable behavior. This is especially critical in cases involving bullying, harassment, or other trauma-related incidents, where mishandling can cause lasting harm.
In this fast-paced 30-minute session, Dr. Tina Riley will walk employers through the essential steps of a respectful and effective workplace investigation. Participants will learn practical strategies to build trust, protect psychological safety, and ensure a fair process—especially during sensitive employee interviews.
Directly Involving Employees and their work-related experiences
External factors that indirectly impact an employee and their work-related experiences
Personalized tools, strategies or interventions
