Four steps (and one case study) showcasing how organizations can make mental-health efforts more equitable

While organizations are trying to address the intersection of DE&I and mental health, minority employees are still struggling, research consistently indicates.

Employees of color, for example, are one-and-a-half times more likely than their white counterparts to worry about career advancement and balancing household duties. Female employees are more likely than male employees to worry about mental health and balancing household obligations. LGBTQ+ employees worry about serious challenges with fair performance reviews, workload increases, and feeling like they belong.

Last year’s racial and mental health crises were a big wake-up call for many organizations, but the data shows that the challenges persist.