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82% of people believe robots can support their mental health better than humans can
Employees are looking for HR leaders to provide support in new ways. Learn how AI can help.
Addressing Employee Mental Health in the New Workplace
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78% of employees in 2020 were negatively impacted by their mental health
2020 continues to bring new changes—and challenges—to the way people work and live. The shifting economy and decrease in human interaction have impacted the mental health of many individuals in the workforce. Employees are turning to technology for support, and their organizations must take notice. In order to ensure business continuity, agility, and productivity, HR leaders need to prioritize employees’ mental health and provide them with tools for managing stress, maintaining focus, and preventing burnout. The workforce is ready for the support offered by AI, and HR leaders are primed to drive its adoption as a tool for mental wellness.
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Mental health at work matters, no matter where you are. Click on each of our five key findings below to learn more.
2020 is the most stressful year ever
78 percent of the workforce say the pandemic has negatively affected their mental health.
Mental health struggles at work affect home life
85 percent of people say their mental health issues are causing sleep deprivation, poor physical health, reduced happiness at home, suffering family relationships, or isolation from friends.
Mental health needs to be an employer priority
76 percent of workers believe their company should be doing more to support the mental health of their workforce.
Employees are turning to technology for help
68 percent of people would prefer to talk to a robot over their manager about stress and anxiety at work.
AI is helping improve mental health and wellbeing
75 percent say AI has helped their mental health at work by giving them necessary information for their jobs (31%), automating tasks (27%), and reducing stress (27%).
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Mental health at work matters, no matter where you are. 85% of people say their mental health issues at work negatively affect their home life. It's time for organizations to step up.
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5 Ways That Businesses Can Help Promote the Mental Wellness of Their Employees
Emily He, Oracle SVPAfter seven months of office closures, we’ve all been battling the blurred lines between work and personal life. Especially in the tech industry, remote employees are working at an accelerated pace to keep up with innovation and sustain momentum. As we push ourselves to the limits both physically and emotionally, it’s important to recognize the key indicators of burnout, stress, anxiety, or depression and learn how to address them.
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