PIVOT: Removing the Barriers to Workplace Wellness with Alex Simmons, Boon

Of the 12 million people who left their jobs between April and August this year, nearly a third resigned due to burnout. Employee mental well-being has been top-of-mind since the start of the pandemic, but employers are still struggling with how to get people the help they need. On this episode of PIVOT, co-founder and CEO of Boon Health Alex Simmons joins the show to discuss the resources for mental well-being available to employers today. You’ll hear why resilience is key to overcoming stigma attached to mental wellness and how to blend professional development with mental well-being in your organization.

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On this episode, you'll hear:

• [00:44-02:47] Why burnout is still a pressing problem in the workforce
• [03:02-04:14] Why resilience is key to overcoming stigma attached to mental wellness
• [04:22-06:23] The actual usage rate of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• [06:23-09:18] The convergence of professional development and mental well-being
• [09:27-11:25] Where to start in introducing professional development and wellness programs
• [11:25-13:20] The opportunities facing small businesses in light of The Great Resignation