Behavioral Decision Making

Embracing Neurodiversity: Building an Inclusive Future

Tim Hennessy
 

Amidst the backdrop of skill shortages in various sectors, employers face a demographic transformation as more neurodiverse individuals enter the job market. Dr. Rob Austin, a professor and researcher at the Ivey School of Business at Western University, outlines in a Harvard […]

8 Ways to Support Employees With Mental Health Challenges

Cara McMullin
 

As Mental Health Awareness Month (in the U.S.) continues, we’re sharing strategies and approaches to help leaders respond to employees with mental illness in a psychologically safe way. When employees have mental illnesses, effective accommodation can help them stay productive at work. Leaders […]

Communicating DEI: Five Critical Questions

Tim Hennessy
 

Many companies have made progressive changes to their approach in recruiting, hiring and management to make the workplace an environment where everyone can succeed. While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have long been valued by employees looking for a sense of belonging […]

Five Steps to Reducing Mental Health Stigma at Your Workplace

Anne Patterson
 

Stigma can be one of the greatest barriers to psychological health and safety in the workplace, especially for employees with mental health issues such as depression or anxiety. Eliminating stigma while increasing mental health awareness can support employees to seek help sooner, […]

96% of Workers Are Stressed: How Employers Can Help

Cara McMullin
 

April is Stress Awareness Month. As the pandemic continues and employers report high levels of stress in the workforce, the International Foundation’s Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits survey report reveals informative data on challenges and solutions facing organizations across the […]