Poor mental health of employees costs Indian employers $14 billion yearly in absenteeism, lower productivity, attrition

Poor mental health amongst employees costs Indian employers around USD 14 billion annually in absenteeism, lower productivity and attrition, according to Deloitte's Mental Health Survey. Over the years, mental health issues have seen a steady rise globally, accentuated further by the onset of COVID-19. According to WHO, India accounts for nearly 15 per cent of the global mental health burden.