New research 昀椀nds that employer-sponsored behavioral health programs move the needle in a positive direction. Results of this cohort study found that these programs were associated with large clinical improvements in depression and anxiety, fewer missed days of work, and a positive 昀椀nancial ROI across all employee salary levels. However, for employers to see these results requires a higher level of communication and transparency on the employers’ side to ensure employees that have access to these kinds of services are not only made aware, but are reminded and even pushed to use them. In addition to the health and productivity bene昀椀ts, the study revealed that mental health bene昀椀ts 13 improve retention for employers. 35% of employers will provide managers with training to recognize 14 employee behavioral issues. 26% of employers will o昀昀er 14 employee and peer training. 2023 Benefits Trends: The evolving workplace 51