Tag: suicide prevention

Mental Health in the Workplace: World Suicide Prevention Day 2022

By Madeleine Collins, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Sep 9, 2022 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Sep 9, 2022

Nearly 264 million people across the world suffer from depression or anxiety. In the wake of COVID-19 and a push to return to the office, 44% of workers believe that in-person work will have a negative impact on their mental health. Over 30% of workers that are already in the office report that the return […]

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HR’s Role in Suicide Prevention (Podcast Transcript)

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Aug 17, 2020 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 17, 2020

The topic of suicide is heavy, but also one that is very important in the context of employee mental health. What does HR do when an employee threatens suicide? What if they attempt it? What if they succeed? These troubling circumstances are more than a “maybe.” Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the […]