Modern workers, especially Gen Zers, are demanding accommodations from their employers for their physical and mental health – from extra time on tasks, to more flexibility, to meeting their needs given disabilities and neurodiversity. Some employers have responded through initiatives such as mental health days, four -day workweeks, and psychotherapy benefits.
But often this isn’t enough, and companies are struggling with how to get the most out of their employees. While 30% of the existing workforce meets the federal definition of having a disability, only 3 to 5% disclose this to their employers. Also, an astonishing 91% of workers believe company culture should support mental health. Yet according to a Harvard Business Review study, 68% of Millennials and 81% of Gen Zers have left jobs for mental health reasons. This means a large portion of the existing workforce is not as productive or successful as they could be.