Employers continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic’s multifaceted impact on employee stress. From increased pressure created by caregiving duties and public health precautions to the move to remote work in many sectors, HR industry research has indicated higher levels of stress and anxiety among employees since the pandemic’s early stages.
So far, employers have responded by offering increased access to mental health benefits, employee assistance programs and flexible scheduling, according to speakers at a virtual conference in August.
