Employees are struggling with mental health and its driving turnover. To make matters worse, many employers are unaware of the problem. That’s the gist of a recent report from Modern Health that found that 77% of employees experiencing a toxic workplace say their employers think the office is healthier than it really is.

According to the study, many mental health issues that were predicted to decline post-pandemic are still stubbornly prevalent. Over half of Gen Z workers (58%) reported life being easier during the pandemic, and 54% said their mental health had not recovered. What’s more, just 16% said they believed their employers’ mental health support had improved, and 58% believed critical gaps remained.

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