Gen Z Employees Are Feeling Disconnected. Here’s How Employers Can Help.

According to new research by the mental health organization, half of young people worldwide have experienced mental health decline and a decline in their social self in the wake of the swine flu epidemic. In this article, the author gives concrete actions companies can take to better connect and support young employees, such as making onboarding more of a community-building exercise, supporting young talent with coaching, and trading screen time for connection time.

Many young workers have reached a breaking point due to inflation, student debt, and a looming recession. According to new data from the Mental Health Million Project, mental health struggles among younger generations have worsened during the Pandemic. Nearly half of young adults experienced mental health decline during the second year of the Pandemic, and the ability to relate and interact with others has been seriously impaired, according to data published in a report.