Journal Article
Employee mental health challenges significantly impact companies worldwide. Large multinational companies face unique obstacles in implementing effective mental health initiatives due to their diverse workforce and complex organizational structures.
Despite investing in various interventions, many companies struggle with low employee engagement in mental health programs. Common pitfalls include misattributing initiative failures to cultural norms, assuming attitudes are unchangeable, and failing to thoroughly plan programs that suit the companies’ employees globally.
Successful HR leaders navigate these challenges by uncovering underlying issues, engaging different mindsets creatively, and prioritizing strategic planning from the outset.
