Today’s workers increasingly expect their employers to play a role in improving mental health. But with five different generations coming together in the workplace, all of whom were raised with different expectations of how to approach mental health issues in the workplace, it’s no wonder it’s a touchy subject to address for managers. But one thing is clear: Future leaders – and workers – demand a new, uncomfortable and 100% necessary level of vulnerability. This article offers three approaches for organizations to support better mental health and more productive conversations between future generations.
With five generations of workers coming together to collaborate in today’s workforce – all of whom grew up in different times and with different expectations – it’s no wonder mental health is a topic delicate in the workplace.
