The dynamic and complex modern workforce
The four generations represented in this study all approach the topic of mental wellness differently:
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"I found out about this from my work through the interview when they mentioned it to me and the offering was very positive, which made it very intriguing and made the decision to try it way easier."
— GEN Z
GEN Z
expects this to be fixed already. Leveraging mental wellness resources is normalized for this generation.
"I think having or using mental health resources should be allowed on all fronts. Different people require different methods; an online or offline method should be available to anyone depending on their need."
— YOUNGER MILLENNIAL
MILLENNIALS
were raised to believe it’s problematic but fixable. They’re inclined to have the attitude to roll up their sleeves and get to work - because we all deserve a better approach.
"There are only about five elderly [mental wellness] counselors [available to me through work]. There needs to be a better choice in providers"
— GEN X
GEN X
recognizes it’s a problematic subject but just tries to get through it.
"I was raised in a family where we don’t share what we are thinking, and we just move on. It’s a hard concept to change in your later years."
— BOOMER
BOOMER
were taught to tough it out and not to talk about it.