The pandemic is having a major impact on mental health—businesses and organizations have the positioning and capacity to fill crucial gaps in mental health care. A CDC report found that in June 2020, anxiety disorders in Americans was 3x that of 2019, and depressive disorders were 4x that of 2019.

Because Millennials and Gen Zs together account for most of the global workforce, their mental health struggles present an enormous challenge for employers around the world. Yet this is also an opportunity for businesses to provide innovative solutions to address employee needs, from diversity and inclusion concerns to re-skilling and sustainability initiatives. Employers should prioritize mental health by providing their workers with support and resources, addressing work-related stress, and working to eliminate the lingering stigma around mental health disorders .