The mental health gaps employers can’t afford to ignore

As mental health continues to take center stage in the workplace, employers have made strides in offering support, but we can still improve in understanding who, exactly, needs help and how to reach them. Too often, mental health strategies overlook the people quietly carrying layered responsibilities outside of work: caregivers, older employees, and women navigating pivotal life and health transitions.

These groups aren’t niche. They make up a large share of the workforce, and their...