Going to the doctor’s office and receiving care in person can sometimes be a burden. If you don’t have the luxury of being able to take some time off and head over in person, the simple act of having to go can sometimes force you to put it off until the situation is serious.
In this modern age of technological advancements, virtual doctor’s visits have become more ubiquitous than ever before. Over the last two years, companies have invested a lot of money and time into both expanding health care packages as well as employee mental health programs.
The benefits of virtual care are almost endless, with both workers and businesses seeing the advantages of expanding both employee health and mental health.
The benefits of Virtual Care
One major benefit to virtual care is that it gives access to a much wider array of people. The simplicity of being able to talk to your doctor or mental health professional from the comfort of your home has led to an increase in people feeling encouraged to make use of these services.
Furthermore, companies who take the time to invest in easily accessible health services, reportedly have happier employees. Employee mental health programs lead to happier workers which in turn leads to a boost in productivity and company loyalty.
Increasingly, workers are leaving their jobs for positions within companies who understand the holistic nature of work-life balance, the importance of health care and why having an employee mental health program is vital.
Duffy & Duffy PPLC has pulled together some great tips that you can implement today that will guarantee a move in the right direction when it comes to employee mental health.
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