A coalition of Fortune 500 companies has launched what they call the most comprehensive workplace mental health initiative in corporate history. The program, backed by $2.3 billion in combined funding, aims to address the growing burnout epidemic that now affects an estimated 62% of the global workforce. The initiative includes mandatory mental health days, subsidized therapy access, workload auditing tools, and AI-powered early warning systems that can identify burnout patterns before they become critical. Early pilot programs at participating companies showed a 34% reduction in employee turnover.
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