Adapting to the Evolving Mental Health Needs of Government Workers

Millions across the world took a moment this month to reflect on World Mental Health Day, a time for education and advocacy against the stigma towards mental illness. For those in the public sector, it was an opportunity to commit to updating and adopting strategies to support workers’ well-being, especially as younger employees enter the workforce and operate out of remote, hybrid and in-office roles.

Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2013, grew up with a focus on mental health and have carried that with them into their careers by prioritizing work life balance, healthy boundaries, and empathy at the core of all communications. Public sector managers must recognize the new workplace reality being shaped by Gen Z and adapt to it with evolved approaches to not only address their needs but also to bolster recruitment efforts.

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