discuss anything that may be causing them stress. They also created an online community for workers to connect with one another to discuss challenges they’re facing surrounding coronavirus. The firm already offers employees and dependents six free therapy sessions, confidential emotional support via mobile app, and free apps on guided meditations, sleep, breathing, and relaxing music. SoFi is giving employees and select family members up to six therapy sessions.
In light of COVID-19, SoFi, a loan refinancing and personal finance company, has started providing employees, and up to three dependents over the age of 18, access to a mental health platform called Modern Health, in addition to in-network coverage of mental health providers included in their employee health plan. Modern Health offers employees up to six in-person or video therapy sessions and a range of digital resources like classes on meditation. Kickstand Communications is providing employees with a more flexible schedule. Kickstand Communications, a public relations, content marketing, and social media agency, already provides employees with a monthly wellness stipend that can be used to pay for mental or physical health. Because of coronavirus, the company recently began providing employees with a more flexible work schedule, and three hours per week to step away from the computer and recharge. Salesforce has started offering employees a series of articles and webinars on emotional health, as well as a meditation app, in addition to other benefits. In addition to its already existing employee assistance program that includes free face-to-face or video counseling
SoFi employees now have access to up to six in-person or video therapy sessions.
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February 2021 | The Business Review
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