ComPsych in the News
DesignRush: ComPsych Elevates Workplace Support with Logo Redesign from Konpo
The updated branding honors ComPsych’s incredible 40-year history as the pioneer and leader in behavioral health and absence management – tangibly expressing who the company is today, and more importantly, who the company wants to be in the future. Centering on ComPsych’s mission to ignite human potential in workplaces worldwide, the updated brand conveys both hope and stability, which are core to ComPsych’s identity.
Associated Press: Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don’t know about
This article explores the growing recognition and acceptance of mental health leave in the workplace, highlighting personal stories of individuals who took time off to address their emotional well-being. It dives into the practicalities of structuring these types of leaves and the importance of destigmatizing the need for mental health support, quoting ComPsych’s own Dr. Jennifer Birdsall.
ComPsych Blog: Creating A Mental Health or Well-Being Champion Program?
There are many common challenges organizations face when establishing or running Mental Health or Well-Being Champion programs, like low engagement, confusion with other resources, and compliance concerns. Instead of providing easy answers, it poses crucial questions for companies to consider when designing or refining these peer support initiatives, ultimately aiming for more effective implementation.
SHRM: Employees with Anxiety Deserve Support. What Must HR Do Now?
With 1 in 5 American adults experiencing anxiety disorders, and a significant portion of the workforce showing symptoms, workplace anxiety is a pervasive issue costing businesses $1 trillion annually in lost productivity. HR and managers must proactively recognize subtle signs, offer tailored benefits and accommodations, and cultivate an inclusive culture to support employees and mitigate the financial impact of anxiety.
SHRM: 7 Things to Know About the State of Workplace Mental Health
Workplace mental health remains a significant concern, with 75% of U.S. workers reporting at least one mental health challenge, greatly impacting productivity and leading to substantial global financial losses. HR and leadership are urged to focus on understanding work-related stressors, particularly for women, and enhance mental health benefits while actively promoting their utilization to foster a supportive and productive environment.
Industry Insights
Human Resources Executive: Must-haves for employee retention success in today’s climate
Factors like talent shortages and the evolving labor market are making retention strategies increasingly complex. To combat this, it’s crucial to align employees with a purpose, foster growth opportunities, and ensure managers create a supportive and empathetic work environment that’s pivotal for retaining talent.
TELUS Health Buys WPO From WindRose Health Investors
TELUS Health has purchased Workplace Options for roughly $425 million, expanding its global reach and employee well-being service offerings through WPO’s extensive network and digital platform, with GTCR contributing $200 million to support the acquisition.
What ComPsych Chief Commercial Officer Matt Alberico Thinks
“As we continue to see significant disruption and consolidation within the behavioral health space, most recently with Workplace Options and Telus, ComPsych’s independence is more valuable than ever.
For over 40 years, we have built our solutions by listening directly to what our customers need—and delivering on that feedback. Whether it was adding work/life services to our core behavioral health offering, creating a global infrastructure for critical incident support, or launching our award-winning digital platform for personalized care with immediate access to clinicians in over 200 countries, every decision we make is driven by our customers. That’s why we’re able to deliver a fully integrated global solution without depending on competitors to deliver for us.
We believe the TELUS and Workplace Options merger will disrupt nearly every global customer—except ours. If your organization is affected, take a fresh look at ComPsych for your global needs.”
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