The October Monthly Digest

It's spooktacular season and time to take the scare out of uncertainty. Whether it's political uncertainty looming in the workplace, unplanned benefits costs creeping into your budget, or loneliness feelings surfacing at this time of year, know we are here for you. This month, you will find insights from clinicians, CFOs, and benefits leaders to help keep the scaries at bay and support you plus your organization during this season.

Highlights this month include:

• ??? Proactively prepare your managers and employees to communicate post-election season
• ?? Insights from Roux 's Executive Vice President and CFO on containing costs
• ??? Learn about the impact of loneliness in the workplace and People Leader strategies to support employees
• ?? Insights from Camunda 's Wesley Hattingh, MBA and Emily Cady on how to support employees during high growth and change management
• ?? Additional thought leadership articles

Until next month,

Your Modern Health Friends

Navigating Relationships & Politics: Communication in Tough Times

Modern Health provides Circles, spaces for us to collectively learn, grow, and connect on topics that impact our daily lives. Circles are led by therapists and coaches who specialize in the areas they support. This is a great time to share upcoming Circles addressing political uncertainty during election season.

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Containing Costs During Economic Uncertainty

During economic uncertainty, many employers seek ways to contain and predict costs. Roux 's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mary H. Macy shares their organization's experience uncovering the cost impact of mental health care claims when transitioning from a fully insured to a self-funded health care plan.

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Understanding the Impact of Loneliness on the Workforce

According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory, over half of adults in the US report feeling lonely, and this social isolation can negatively impact health and productivity. In today’s fast-paced work environment, loneliness among employees is a growing concern with significant implications for both individual well-being and organizational performance.

Join Modern Health experts Mary O. Odafe, PhD and Sara Sagui Henson, PhD for a discussion on the economic and performance-related costs of employee loneliness. You’ll gain evidence-based strategies to build connections in the workplace.

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Camunda Shares Impact of Mental Health Benefits on Fueling Global Growth

Discover how Camunda implemented a comprehensive global mental health solution to support its diverse workforce in 30+ countries while accelerating its headcount to 450+ employees in the past 12 months. Wesley Hattingh, MBA and Emily Cady share how they presented the value of mental health benefits to Executive Leaders and the impact on employee attraction.

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Well-being wisdom worth sharing

Quick reads on mental health and workplace wellness for HR leaders and your team:

• What Employees Need from Leaders in Uncertain Times, Harvard Business Review [3 min read]
• The CFO Perspective on Health Survey Results 2024, 美世 [10 min]
• Could the most magical time of year be so full of loneliness, anger and stress? CNN [3 min]