Employee expectations around mental health benefits have shifted from "should we offer them?" to "how do we do this well?" Employers that move beyond compliance to provide accessible, stigma-free mental health support gain a measurable edge in retention and engagement. This article outlines five actionable steps to transform mental health programs into true talent retention tools — from assessing current offerings and removing access barriers to empowering managers and integrating wellbeing into your employee value proposition.

Employee retention is one of the biggest challenges during Mergers & Acquisitions. Many M&As are motivated by a desire to access fresh talent, yet employee turnover can be as much as 70% following a merger.

When it comes to investing in employee development, the stats speak for themselves:

When employees hear the words, "We're being acquired," their minds often race to the worst-case scenario. They ask questions like: Is my job security at risk? Can I continue with my professional development plan? How will this affect our existing workplace culture?