Dan Crook: Supporting employee wellbeing through the pandemic and beyond

'The value of these services goes well beyond the traditional financial benefit'

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Canada Life's Dan Crook writes about the benefits of utilising employee mental health and wellbeing services both during the pandemic and beyond

As we mark the anniversary of the pandemic, it's clear the effects of national lockdowns have taken their toll on the state of the nation's mental health. Not only were there the initial challenges of employers setting up employees to work from home, but for many, there have been the added stresses of juggling work with homeschooling and childcare, or even a sense of isolation. These additional pressures are resulting in employees increasingly looking for more from their employers when it comes to supporting their mental wellbeing. Mental health awareness has been increasing for some ...

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