By Eizabenth Loutfi, Chief Learning Officer, April 22, 2021
There is a concerning surge of adults in the U.S.who are reportedly struggling with mental health or a substance use issue amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. Though strategies such as social distancing and the use of stay-at-home orders are useful in reducing the spread of the virus, they are also partially responsible for the uptick in isolation and loneliness, which has increased stress and anxiety among almost everyone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The workplace is not immune to the stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues of its workforce. Both remote workers and on-site workers are experiencing burnout or struggling with mental health issues as a result of the pandemic. If someone is suffering, their work is too.
As a result, organizational leaders are delivering more mental health and wellness support, and learning and development leaders specifically play a uniquely critical role. Learning leaders are facilitators of change, says Anna Samorukova, chief of learning, change and transformation at Edelweiss Group.
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