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How One Company Made Mental Health a Career Growth Tool
In this episode of The Diversity Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a mid-sized tech company turned mental health support into a formal career advancement strategy. By training managers to recognize and accommodate mental health challenges, the company saw a 40 percent increase in promotions among employees who had previously been overlooked. They also introduced a 'mental health sabbatical' that allowed employees to take up to four weeks of paid leave without stigma, paired with a structured return-to-work plan. The hosts discuss the data behind the initiative, including a…
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