{"id":3000035054,"date":"2021-05-12T17:05:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T21:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=3000035054"},"modified":"2021-12-08T09:53:13","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T14:53:13","slug":"prioritizing-mental-health-in-the-new-world-of-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/research-insights\/expert-insights\/prioritizing-mental-health-in-the-new-world-of-work","title":{"rendered":"Prioritizing mental health in the new world of work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As companies update their physical spaces<\/a> to reflect current health recommendations, there is a growing emphasis on employee wellness. Over the past year, our work habits and challenges have shifted dramatically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the pandemic, employees found themselves suddenly working from home with their partners, roommates, children, and pets. Although those conditions made working from home more challenging, what was expected of employees did not decrease. In fact, it grew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A staggering 83 percent of workers<\/a> say the demands of their jobs have increased. Without a clear distinction between home and work<\/a>, we\u2019re working more than ever. Leaving work at work has become increasingly more difficult. And these changes are taking a toll. Some 85 percent of workers<\/a> say mental health issues at work negatively impact their home life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This past year has taught us much, especially that people bring their whole selves to work. Subsequently, we are seeing increased efforts by human resources departments to prioritize employees\u2019 health in the workplace. As part of the WeWork Innovation Summit<\/a>, WeWork\u2019s global head of design, Ebbie Wisecarver<\/a>, spoke with a panel of experts on how to prioritize teams\u2019 mental and physical safety in the new world of work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To view the full recording on demand, click here<\/a>. Here are some of the highlights from the discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n