Sometimes stress can become overwhelming and prevent you from being able to make decisions, take action, and solve problems — both at home and work.
How can employers help employees get back on track?
Sometimes stress can become overwhelming and prevent you from being able to make decisions, take action, and solve problems — both at home and work.
How can employers help employees get back on track?
Sometimes stress can become overwhelming and prevent you from being able to make decisions, take action, and solve problems — both at home and work.
How can employers help employees get back on track?
Sometimes stress can become overwhelming and prevent you from being able to make decisions, take action, and solve problems — both at home and work.
How can employers help employees get back on track?
Relationship troubles, financial difficulties, problems at work — people experience stress for all types of reasons. But when negative life events keep
adding up, people can feel a lack of control or ability to resolve problems, which can lead to them simply not trying anymore.
This mindset can occur as a result of life events at work or at home and may present with the following symptoms and behaviors:1
These symptoms aren’t necessarily indicative of mental illness, but they do point toward key moments when employees need support the most.
1 Wade, Danielle, “What is Learned Helplessness?” Medical News Today, September 2, 2022.
Relationship troubles, financial difficulties, problems at work — people experience stress for all types of reasons. But when negative life events keep
adding up, people can feel a lack of control or ability to resolve problems, which can lead to them simply not trying anymore.
This mindset can occur as a result of life events at work or at home and may present with the following symptoms and behaviors:1
These symptoms aren’t necessarily indicative of mental illness, but they do point toward key moments when employees need support the most.
1 Wade, Danielle, “What is Learned Helplessness?” Medical News Today, September 2, 2022.
Relationship troubles, financial difficulties, problems at work — people experience stress for all types of reasons. But when negative life events keep adding up, people can feel a lack of control or ability to resolve problems, which can lead to them simply not trying anymore.
This mindset can occur as a result of life events at work or at home and may present with the following symptoms and behaviors:1
These symptoms aren’t necessarily indicative of mental illness, but they do point toward key moments when employees need support the most.
1 Wade, Danielle, “What is Learned Helplessness?” Medical News Today, September 2, 2022.
Relationship troubles, financial difficulties, problems at work — people experience stress for all types of reasons. But when negative life events keep adding up, people can feel a lack of control or ability to resolve problems, which can lead to them simply not trying anymore.
This mindset can occur as a result of life events at work or at home and may present with the following symptoms and behaviors:1
These symptoms aren’t necessarily indicative of mental illness, but they do point toward key moments when employees need support the most.
1 Wade, Danielle, “What is Learned Helplessness?” Medical News Today, September 2, 2022.
Divorce, the loss of a loved one, caregiving for a child or elderly parent … common life events most of us deal with at some point. For some, it means not just a negative impact at home but also at work — disrupting everyday routines, relationships, and future plans. Here’s how just a few significant life events can affect an employee’s well-being and performance in the workplace.
Divorce
Employees can lose 40% of their productivity for the six months before divorce and for up to five years afterwards.2
Take an in-depth look at how stress can affect employees at home and at work — and discover the smart, proactive steps employers can take to help.
2 Place, Alyssa, “Divorce Coaching Benefits Help Employees Better Manage a Separation,” Employee Benefits Network, April 27, 2023.
3 Husbands, Christine, “Bereavement at Work: What is the Impact, and What Can Employers Do?” HR Zone, September 15, 2022.
4 Worth, Tammy, “Your Employee Caregivers are Struggling,” Leader’s Edge, June 1, 2021.
5 Fakeye, M., Samuel, L., et al, “Caregiving-Related Work Productivity Loss Among Employed Family and Other Unpaid Caregivers of Older Adults,” ScienceDirect, August 13, 2022.
Divorce, the loss of a loved one, caregiving for a child or elderly parent … common life events most of us deal with at some point. For some, it means not just a negative impact at home but also at work — disrupting everyday routines, relationships, and future plans. Here’s how just a few significant life events can affect an employee’s well-being and performance in the workplace.
Divorce
Employees can lose 40% of their productivity for the six months before divorce and for up to five years afterwards.2
Take an in-depth look at how stress can affect employees at home and at work — and discover the smart, proactive steps employers can take to help.
2 Place, Alyssa, “Divorce Coaching Benefits Help Employees Better Manage a Separation,” Employee Benefits Network, April 27, 2023.
3 Husbands, Christine, “Bereavement at Work: What is the Impact, and What Can Employers Do?” HR Zone, September 15, 2022.
4 Worth, Tammy, “Your Employee Caregivers are Struggling,” Leader’s Edge, June 1, 2021.
5 Fakeye, M., Samuel, L., et al, “Caregiving-Related Work Productivity Loss Among Employed Family and Other Unpaid Caregivers of Older Adults,” ScienceDirect, August 13, 2022.
Divorce, the loss of a loved one, caregiving for a child or elderly parent … common life events most of us deal with at some point. For some, it means not just a negative impact at home but also at work — disrupting everyday routines, relationships, and future plans. Here’s how just a few significant life events can affect an employee’s well-being and performance in the workplace.
Divorce
Employees can lose 40% of their productivity for the six months before divorce and for up to five years afterwards.2
Take an in-depth look at how stress can affect employees at home and at work — and discover the smart, proactive steps employers can take to help.
2 Place, Alyssa, “Divorce Coaching Benefits Help Employees Better Manage a Separation,” Employee Benefits Network, April 27, 2023.
3 Husbands, Christine, “Bereavement at Work: What is the Impact, and What Can Employers Do?” HR Zone, September 15, 2022.
4 Worth, Tammy, “Your Employee Caregivers are Struggling,” Leader’s Edge, June 1, 2021.
5 Fakeye, M., Samuel, L., et al, “Caregiving-Related Work Productivity Loss Among Employed Family and Other Unpaid Caregivers of Older Adults,” ScienceDirect, August 13, 2022.
Divorce
Employees can lose 40% of their productivity for the six months before divorce and for up to five years afterwards.2
Loss of loved one
56% of employees would consider leaving their job if their employer didn’t provide proper support when someone close to them dies.3
Caregiving
More than half of working caregivers report going in late to work, leaving early, or taking time off to help a loved one.4 Nearly one in four reported either absenteeism or presenteeism due to caregiving.5
Divorce, the loss of a loved one, caregiving for a child or elderly parent … common life events most of us deal with at some point. For some, it means not just a negative impact at home but also at work — disrupting everyday routines, relationships, and future plans. Here’s how just a few significant life events can affect an employee’s well-being and performance in the workplace.
Take an in-depth look at how stress can affect employees at home and at work — and discover the smart, proactive steps employers can take to help.
2 Place, Alyssa, “Divorce Coaching Benefits Help Employees Better Manage a Separation,” Employee Benefits Network, April 27, 2023.
3 Husbands, Christine, “Bereavement at Work: What is the Impact, and What Can Employers Do?” HR Zone, September 15, 2022.
4 Worth, Tammy, “Your Employee Caregivers are Struggling,” Leader’s Edge, June 1, 2021.
5 Fakeye, M., Samuel, L., et al, “Caregiving-Related Work Productivity Loss Among Employed Family and Other Unpaid Caregivers of Older Adults,” ScienceDirect, August 13, 2022.
of employees feel stressed, including 66% who are stressed at least half the time
of employees say their stress is moderate to significant
say it hurts their ability to focus on improving health and well-being
say it causes them to procrastinate more
say it has lessened their belief in accomplishing their financial goals
say it has negatively affected their performance at work
All statistics in this section are from the Lincoln Financial Consumer Sentiment Tracker, 1Q 2023.
of employees feel stressed, including 66% who are stressed at least half the time
of employees say their stress is moderate to significant
say it hurts their ability to focus on improving health and well-being
say it causes them to procrastinate more
say it has lessened their belief in accomplishing their financial goals
say it has negatively affected their performance at work
All statistics in this section are from the Lincoln Financial Consumer Sentiment Tracker, 1Q 2023.
of employees feel stressed, including 66% who are stressed at least half the time
of employees say their stress is moderate to significant
say it hurts their ability to focus on improving health and well-being
say it causes them to procrastinate more
say it has lessened their belief in accomplishing their financial goals
say it has negatively affected their performance at work
All statistics in this section are from the Lincoln Financial Consumer Sentiment Tracker, 1Q 2023.
of employees feel stressed, including 66% who are stressed at least half the time
of employees say their stress is moderate to significant
say it hurts their ability to focus on improving health and well-being
say it causes them to procrastinate more
say it has lessened their belief in accomplishing their financial goals
say it has negatively affected their performance at work
All statistics in this section are from the Lincoln Financial Consumer Sentiment Tracker, 1Q 2023.
Make sure employees know what resources they can access, including:
Financial services
Caregiving assistance
Paid leave
Legal services
Coaching, counseling, and peer support
Flexible work scheduling
Essential facts and figures on stress, life events, and how employers can help break the negative cycle.
Information is just the first step. It’s also essential to publicize and personalize available resources. People who are continually in stressful situations often stop reaching out or don’t realize that there are options that may help.6 They need to be shown a way out.
When your employee educational materials include actual testimonials or create scenarios that include specific examples of success, you’re personalizing a resource and showing employees specific ways they can use it to overcome what may seem like an overwhelming challenge. And be sure to promote these resources year-round – not just during open enrollment.
Personalizing resources makes success seem like a real possibility – by showing how others have used achieved their goals.
It’s hard to break out of a difficult cycle of stress, frustration, and decreased motivation. Provide support from every level of your organization — beginning with leadership as well as supervisors and coworkers. An inclusive workplace encourages those who are struggling with stress to feel valued, worthy of success, and supported in the steps they need to take.
An inclusive workplace creates an atmosphere of belonging and trust and has been shown to have the greatest positive impact on employees who are at highest risk for acquiring stress-related behaviors such as frustration, lack of persistence, and depression.7
6 Wade, Danielle, “What is Learned Helplessness?” Medical News Today, September 2, 2022.
7 Pal, Ipshita; Galinsky, Ellen; Kim, Stacy; “Employee Health and Well-being After a Crisis — Re-imagining the Role of Workplace Inclusion,” Community, Work & Family, October 21, 2021.
Make sure employees know what resources they can access, including:
Financial services
Caregiving assistance
Paid leave
Legal services
Coaching, counseling, and peer support
Flexible work scheduling
Essential facts and figures on stress, life events, and how employers can help break the negative cycle.
Information is just the first step. It’s also essential to publicize and personalize available resources. People who are continually in stressful situations often stop reaching out or don’t realize that there are options that may help.6 They need to be shown a way out.
When your employee educational materials include actual testimonials or create scenarios that include specific examples of success, you’re personalizing a resource and showing employees specific ways they can use it to overcome what may seem like an overwhelming challenge. And be sure to promote these resources year-round – not just during open enrollment.
Personalizing resources makes success seem like a real possibility – by showing how others have used achieved their goals.
It’s hard to break out of a difficult cycle of stress, frustration, and decreased motivation. Provide support from every level of your organization — beginning with leadership as well as supervisors and coworkers. An inclusive workplace encourages those who are struggling with stress to feel valued, worthy of success, and supported in the steps they need to take.
An inclusive workplace creates an atmosphere of belonging and trust and has been shown to have the greatest positive impact on employees who are at highest risk for acquiring stress-related behaviors such as frustration, lack of persistence, and depression.7
6 Wade, Danielle, “What is Learned Helplessness?” Medical News Today, September 2, 2022.
7 Pal, Ipshita; Galinsky, Ellen; Kim, Stacy; “Employee Health and Well-being After a Crisis — Re-imagining the Role of Workplace Inclusion,” Community, Work & Family, October 21, 2021.
Make sure employees know what resources they can access, including:
Financial services
Caregiving assistance
Paid leave
Legal services
Coaching, counseling, and peer support
Flexible work scheduling
Essential facts and figures on stress, life events, and how employers can help break the negative cycle.
Information is just the first step. It’s also essential to publicize and personalize available resources. People who are continually in stressful situations often stop reaching out or don’t realize that there are options that may help.6 They need to be shown a way out.
When your employee educational materials include actual testimonials or create scenarios that include specific examples of success, you’re personalizing a resource and showing employees specific ways they can use it to overcome what may seem like an overwhelming challenge. And be sure to promote these resources year-round – not just during open enrollment.
Personalizing resources makes success seem like a real possibility – by showing how others have used achieved their goals.
It’s hard to break out of a difficult cycle of stress, frustration, and decreased motivation. Provide support from every level of your organization — beginning with leadership as well as supervisors and coworkers. An inclusive workplace encourages those who are struggling with stress to feel valued, worthy of success, and supported in the steps they need to take.
An inclusive workplace creates an atmosphere of belonging and trust and has been shown to have the greatest positive impact on employees who are at highest risk for acquiring stress-related behaviors such as frustration, lack of persistence, and depression.7
6 Wade, Danielle, “What is Learned Helplessness?” Medical News Today, September 2, 2022.
7 Pal, Ipshita; Galinsky, Ellen; Kim, Stacy; “Employee Health and Well-being After a Crisis — Re-imagining the Role of Workplace Inclusion,” Community, Work & Family, October 21, 2021.
Make sure employees know what resources they can access, including:
Financial services
Caregiving assistance
Paid leave
Legal services
Coaching, counseling, and peer support
Flexible work scheduling
Essential facts and figures on stress, life events, and how employers can help break the negative cycle.
Information is just the first step. It’s also essential to publicize and personalize available resources. People who are continually in stressful situations often stop reaching out or don’t realize that there are options that may help.6 They need to be shown a way out.
When your employee educational materials include actual testimonials or create scenarios that include specific examples of success, you’re personalizing a resource and showing employees specific ways they can use it to overcome what may seem like an overwhelming challenge. And be sure to promote these resources year-round – not just during open enrollment.
Personalizing resources makes success seem like a real possibility – by showing how others have used achieved their goals.
It’s hard to break out of a difficult cycle of stress, frustration, and decreased motivation. Provide support from every level of your organization — beginning with leadership as well as supervisors and coworkers. An inclusive workplace encourages those who are struggling with stress to feel valued, worthy of success, and supported in the steps they need to take.
An inclusive workplace creates an atmosphere of belonging and trust and has been shown to have the greatest positive impact on employees who are at highest risk for acquiring stress-related behaviors such as frustration, lack of persistence, and depression.7
6 Wade, Danielle, “What is Learned Helplessness?” Medical News Today, September 2, 2022.
7 Pal, Ipshita; Galinsky, Ellen; Kim, Stacy; “Employee Health and Well-being After a Crisis — Re-imagining the Role of Workplace Inclusion,” Community, Work & Family, October 21, 2021.
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See how a comprehensive approach helps employers effectively support their employee’s mental health and wellness needs.
Stressful life events can build up and affect individuals at home and at work. Here’s how employers can recognize the signs and take steps to help employees overcome this difficult mindset.
Get a quick, visual overview of how stress impacts employees and how employers can help.
Privacy | Legal | ©2024 Lincoln National Corporation
Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and its affiliates. Affiliates are separately responsible for their own financial and contractual obligations.
LCN-6459043-030624
10/24 Z02
Order code: WPS-MCSMH-IDE001
See how a comprehensive approach helps employers effectively support their employee’s mental health and wellness needs.
Stressful life events can build up and affect individuals at home and at work. Here’s how employers can recognize the signs and take steps to help employees overcome this difficult mindset.
Get a quick, visual overview of how stress impacts employees and how employers can help.
Privacy | Legal | ©2024 Lincoln National Corporation
Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and its affiliates. Affiliates are separately responsible for their own financial and contractual obligations.
LCN-6459043-030624
10/24 Z02
Order code: WPS-MCSMH-IDE001
See how a comprehensive approach helps employers effectively support their employee’s mental health and wellness needs.
Stressful life events can build up and affect individuals at home and at work. Here’s how employers can recognize the signs and take steps to help employees overcome this difficult mindset.
Get a quick, visual overview of how stress impacts employees and how employers can help.
Privacy | Legal | ©2024 Lincoln National Corporation
Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and its affiliates. Affiliates are separately responsible for their own financial and contractual obligations.
LCN-6459043-030624
10/24 Z02
Order code: WPS-MCSMH-IDE001
See how a comprehensive approach helps employers effectively support their employee’s mental health and wellness needs.
Stressful life events can build up and affect individuals at home and at work. Here’s how employers can recognize the signs and take steps to help employees overcome this difficult mindset.
Get a quick, visual overview of how stress impacts employees and how employers can help.
