Research Works

As an employer faced with making critical decisions during increasingly challenging times, consulting with the research literature on an often pressing topic is critical but time consuming. Yet research can eliminate guesswork and provide a strategic path to success. Research Works, our issue brief series focused on translating research into action. Research Works reviews the research literature, suggests action steps, and provides employer case examples on specific workplace mental health topics.

Successful Employer Implementation of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

This brief provides a review of actuarial and retrospective research studies on parity’s impact on costs. In addition, it highlights three key employer action steps for successful implementation.

Employee Engagement: Best Practices for Employers

Only one in five workers is highly engaged in their work. Find out what that means for your bottom line and gain some practical tips for encouraging your employees to become more engaged.

Employee Personal Financial Distress and How Employers Can Help

Examines employee personal finance and what employers can do to help. Research indicates that the financial crisis is taking a toll on people's mental health, not just their pocketbooks.