Follow Us
© 2026 Arizent. All rights reserved.
Employees looking to boost their mental health should grab their earbuds and tune into their favorite playlist.
Eighty-five percent of employees say that listening to music improved their well-being and productivity during COVID, according to a survey by Sound United, an audio brand company. Additionally, 79% of respondents said music reduces their feelings of loneliness.
Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio
For reprint and licensing requests for this article, click here.
Workers often hide mental health struggles out of fear of judgment or career consequences. Experts say employers must build cultures where asking for help feels safe.
Better benefit plan design and HSAs can support employees as they struggle to afford their medical bills.
Offering a variety of both financial and nonfinancial perks can help ease the friction of these workplace treks.
Only 14% of workers let managers know they're struggling, according to a Headspace report, highlighting a missed opportunity for intervention.
When leaders encourage employees to plan their vacations around company holidays and weekends, they get the time they need to reset.
