Microsoft’s Approach to Employee’s Mental Health & Wellness

October 10 is celebrated as the World Mental Health Day and here is how a globally leading company approaches this day and more particularly, the spirit of the day. For Microsoft, people are the driving strength of our business. Health and Wellness is always a journey and Microsoft has made significant progress in raising awareness about physical, emotional and financial health. Microsoft has effectively leveraged technology for employee ease and access to multiple facilities such as face to face sessions to webinars, live chats and e-workshops which employees can access from their desks, making health-related content open and accessible to all through a dedicated website.

Microsoft CARES is an initiative which provides a platform for emotional wellbeing to the employees. It is a confidential counselling service designed to help employees through life’s challenges in a matured and balanced manner. Microsoft’s vision through this program is to reach out to not just employees but their immediate family members as well who can seek professional and confidential counselling on any work-related or personal matters. Professional Counselors and Wellness Coaches are available 24/7, through easy access chats, e-workshops and mobile apps, to assist in developing the necessary coping skills to maintain balance in life.  Besides this, every month Microsoft partners with 1to1help.net counselors to conduct Skype sessions on a variety of topics based on employee interests.