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Mental health is now a serious focus for companies, not just a trend. The good news? Many companies have already taken the lead. From therapy access to mental health days, organizations are breaking the stigma and building healthier, more supportive workplaces.
Companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are leading the way by showing how mental health support can be built into everyday work life.
A 2025 LinkedIn Workplace Trends report states that:
81% of employees consider mental health benefits a critical factor in choosing an employer.
So if you’re wondering, “Do I really need to focus on my employees’ mental wellness?”
The answer is a clear yes—and there’s never been a better time to start. A lot of companies have proposed employee mental wellness activities and are doing fantastically well.
Microsoft: Scaling Empathy Through 'Microsoft Cares'
Microsoft has doubled down on its mental health commitment through the expanded ‘Microsoft Cares’ initiative, now deeply integrated into its employee experience platform, Microsoft Viva. This integration ensures that mental wellness isn’t treated as an add-on—it’s part of the daily work experience.
Employees can access:
- 24/7 on-demand therapy through secure apps and virtual platforms, with options for different languages and time zones
- Family-focused counselling services for spouses, children, and dependents
- Monthly live webinars and personalized 1-on-1 wellness sessions, covering everything from stress management to emotional resilience
- AI-powered wellness nudges inside Microsoft Teams, offering gentle reminders to take breaks, check in on mood, and access mental health resources
“At Microsoft, we say, ‘It’s okay to not be okay.’ Breaking the stigma around mental health in the workplace is something I’m very passionate about.”says Kathleen Hogan, Chief People Officer at Microsoft.
Now, that’s a way to support your employees’ mental health. (Can you hear, “Well done, Microsoft!” in the background?)
How it Helps:
Employees have often shared a willingness to join a company that looks after their mental health as well. And the results speak for themselves. As you know, today, Microsoft has offices all over the world, and people are more than enthusiastic about being a part of the giant’s network. It builds a positive work culture and reflects the care in the corporate world, which sometimes seems hard to find.
Read: World mental health day
Amazon: Strengthening Mental Wellness Programs
Amazon goes above and beyond when it comes to employee well-being, addressing not just mental health but also physical needs from comprehensive health insurance to maternity leave.
A key highlight is their mental wellness program, which offers:
- Free 24/7 counseling services available to every employee
- Three free counseling sessions per year, either in person or virtually.
- In addition, Amazon employees can now access mental health support for their children, extending care beyond just the employee.
But that’s not all—employees can also get help with legal or personal issues whenever needed, showing Amazon’s commitment to supporting their workforce holistically.
A little help goes a long way. And nowadays with the long working hours, one can’t help but be grateful to their company for being so thoughtful and helpful.
Standing firmly with their employees, Amazon has thoughtfully implemented a https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/our-workplace/benefits-us
How does it help the employees?
Having a stable mind at work will take you ahead, but having an employer who not only understands but supports you through a tough time is truly bliss in every sense of the word. It builds an upbeat band of trust between the employee and the company. As a matter of point, a lot of employees feel privileged working with such an open-minded firm.
Read: Promoting mental health in workplace
Google: Rethinking Wellbeing with‘gPause’
Google has long been known for pushing boundaries in workplace innovation and that includes how it supports employee mental wellness. gPause have evolved into global, inclusive well-being platforms that prioritize mental resilience and mindfulness at scale.
gPause: A Mindfulness Movement with Global Reach
What began as a grassroots meditation group is now a fully institutionalized mental health initiative called gPause, reaching Googlers across over 50 countries.
Here’s what gPause looks like in:
- Multilingual Guided Meditation Sessions in 11+ languages, making mindfulness accessible for a global workforce
- Daily drop-in sessions hosted by trained internal facilitators and external wellness coaches
- Workshops on emotional agility, resilience, and burnout prevention
- Retreat-style virtual wellness rooms for employees to reset between tasks
These initiatives are designed to normalize everyday mental health practices and equip employees with emotional coping tools they can use both at work and in life.
‘Meet the Moment’ 2.0: Mental Health Education for the Digital Age
To address rising burnout and emotional fatigue, Google relaunched its popular video series ‘Meet the Moment’ in an upgraded 2.0 version.
What’s new:
- Videos covering topics like anxiety, parenting, impostor syndrome, and boundary setting
- Hosted by leading psychologists, neuroscientists, and mindfulness influencers
- Integrated into YouTube Learning and Google Workspace, enabling easy access during the workday
The series are deeply impactful, designed to encourage reflection and conversation around topics that were once taboo.
How does it help the employees?
Well, isn’t it obvious at this point? Just the thought of starting a movement was enough for Google to make ‘gPause’ a core office culture. People from across the globe have implemented this program and have found a unique way of reducing stress at work.
Read: Ways to improve mental health at workplace
What You Need to Know
Beating stress begins with understanding the importance of it in the first palace. Many companies still fail to recognize the need for an employee wellness program but should consider it nonetheless. Because when it comes to being friendlier for your employees, all you’ll be taking back would be great reviews, better efficiency and collaborative culture. Big or small, an employee wellness program with the facets of employee mental health would be a good place to start bridging the gap between you and your people.
Take a look at the corporate wellness program guide curated by Pazcare to understand and design corporate wellness programs for your employees.
Read: Company culture examples
How to build comprehensive corporate mental health programs?
Companies often struggle when it comes to building robust mental health programs for their employees. 94% CHROs believe that having comprehensive corporate mental health programs will result in a motivated and productive workforce.
Here’s how you can build comprehensive corporate mental health programs for your employees:
- Conduct a Needs Assessment
The first step in building a corporate mental health program is to identify the needs and preferences of your employees. Conduct surveys, focus groups or one-on-one interviews with employees to identify their needs and concerns.
- Develop a Plan
Based on the needs assessment, develop a comprehensive mental health plan that outlines specific initiatives and activities that address the identified needs. This may include employee training, mental health screening, access to mental health services, and creating a supportive workplace culture.
- Train Leaders and Managers
Leaders and managers play a critical role in supporting employee mental health. Provide training and resources to help them recognize the signs of mental health issues, how to approach employees, and how to support employees in getting help.
- Promote Mental Health Awareness
Increase employee awareness and reduce the stigma around mental health by promoting mental health awareness initiatives such as Mental Health Awareness Month, mental health education, and hosting mental health-related events.
- Provide Access to Mental Health Services
Make it easy for employees to access mental health services by providing resources such as an employee assistance program (EAP), telemedicine services, or counseling services.
- Foster a Supportive Workplace Culture
Create a supportive workplace culture that encourages employees to prioritize their mental health, supports work-life balance, and provides a safe and non-judgmental environment for employees to discuss mental health issues.
- Evaluate and Continuously Improve
Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the mental health program and make adjustments based on employee feedback and outcomes data. Overall, building a comprehensive corporate mental health program requires a commitment to addressing mental health as an organizational priority and a willingness to invest in the resources needed to support employee mental health.
Take care of your employee mental health with Pazcare
The workplace productivity automatically increases when you take care of the mental health of your employees. It also helps in employee loyalty and retention. Now with Pazcare you can enable corporate wellness programs for employees which come with a lot of benefits like wellness sessions, personalized therapy sessions, unlimited doctor consultations, exclusive healthcare packages for women and many more. You can level up your benefits program by also providing them with tailor-made group medical insurance policy, group accident insurance and group life insurance.
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