The professional services firm is offering 24/7 resources through its program EY Assist, which connects employees to healthcare professionals. In addition, the company is offering small discussion groups to employees on mental health, webinars on managing stress, and virtual coaching sessions. Merit, a platform for digital credentials, is offering workers access to a service that lets employees talk with wellness coaches.
Merit, a platform for digital credentials, is offering its employees and their spouses free access to 24/7 mental wellness coaching through Sibly, a service where people can text with wellness coaches about a variety of mental health topics. Sibly is currently offering organizations three months of the service free of charge or commitment. Benecard, a prescription benefit company, is offering employees free access to a mindfulness app for three months. Benecard, a prescription benefit company, is partnering with Free Form Minds, a mindfulness app and website, to allow for 400 enrollees from the company to receive free access for three months. Each day, participants receive a short video on a specific theme, like gratitude or relaxation. “We are living in unprecedented times with heightened anxieties, fears, and frustrations,” COO Kevin Kroll said in a press release. “With the partnership and help of Free Form Minds, we hope this free service will alleviate some of the pressures on our members, clients, and brokers — both professionally and personally.” n
The wellness coaches on Sibly can help an employee navigate stress related to the coronavirus pandemic, relationship issues, and more.
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February 2021 | The Business Review
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