{"id":8040,"date":"2024-07-26T08:52:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T13:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/insight\/new-college-hires-need-employer-mental-health-support-heres-how\/"},"modified":"2024-07-26T08:56:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T13:56:37","slug":"new-college-hires-need-employer-mental-health-support-heres-how","status":"publish","type":"insight","link":"https:\/\/www.bbrown.com\/ca\/insight\/new-college-hires-need-employer-mental-health-support-heres-how\/","title":{"rendered":"New College Hires Need Employer Mental Health Support \u2013 Here\u2019s How"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n New College Hires Need Employer Mental Health Support \u2013 Here\u2019s How\n <\/h1>\n\t\n <\/div>[vc_column_text]For many recent graduates, summer is the start of their careers and entrance into the workforce. The mental health state of new hires can vary depending on individual college experiences and circumstances. It is important to acknowledge that the pandemic has significantly impacted mental health across the population, including recent graduates. This is no minor issue; a recent survey found that 69% of graduates entering the workforce think the pandemic\u2019s impact on their mental health has made them less prepared than they would have been.1<\/sup><\/p>\n

The good news is that by fostering a supportive work environment and offering resources for mental well-being, employers can contribute to the mental health and overall success of new college hires during this transition.<\/p>\n

The following are common aspects of the mental health state of new college hires post-pandemic and what leading employers can do to help:<\/p>\n

Heightened Stress and Anxiety<\/h3>\n

Transitioning from college to the professional world can be overwhelming and anxiety-filled, especially in the hybrid working environment, many now will enter.<\/p>\n

What you can do to help address:<\/h4>\n