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Staff retention isn’t just about keeping seats filled; it’s about keeping people fulfilled. Today’s workforce expects more than a paycheck. They want purpose, growth, and recognition—and smart organizations are finding creative ways to meet those expectations. That’s where solutions like the Engage2Reward™ Gift Card Ordering Platform can help, giving employers an easy way to recognize and reward development milestones along the way. 

It’s increasingly clear: organizational change often comes with a hidden cost. According to recent research, transitions like restructuring, layoffs, or policy updates raise stress levels, harm well-being, and dampen engagement unless they're managed thoughtfully.

Society is more open than ever about mental health—support is accessible via apps, public resources are widely available, and therapy is no longer taboo. Yet in the workplace, mental health often remains unspoken, impacting employee well-being and productivity.  

Employee mental health is a crucial issue for employers as they navigate motivating employees, recognizing achievements, and giving employees the space to find balance between their work and personal lives. Since employees tend to come to their direct managers with mental health challenges like burnout, stress, or personal issues affecting their work, front-line managers aren’t typically trained to handle these situations.  

​Work-related stress continues to be a significant contributor to employee mental health challenges, impacting both individuals and organizations. Recent data indicates that 83% of U.S. workers suffer from work-related stress, with 54% reporting that it affects their home life. This stress can lead to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and higher healthcare costs. Notably, workplace stress has been reported to cause 120,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.