Half the Workforce Is Breaking Down: An Update on Employee Mental Health

New data from Modern Health show a workforce under intense, overlapping pressures, including AI anxiety, political uncertainty, and burnout. However, stress is not the biggest issue. The real problem is that companies are providing support, but employees don’t feel safe enough to use it.

In this episode, Steve breaks down the key findings from the 2026 Workforce Mental Health Report, including why employees are avoiding mental health days, why many trust AI tools more than HR, and what leaders must do to rebuild trust, care, and safety in the workplace.

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