NEWS AND MEDIA

For Working Women in India, Staying Safe Can Feel Like a Full-Time Job
Daily planning around ensuring their safety, and reassuring family members, is invisible labor that women do to be able to work

Indian health and wellness startups forge ahead with hiring despite funding challenges
Health and wellness startups in India, including MediBuddy, 1to1help, BeatO, Lissun, and Onsurity, are actively hiring across various roles despite the ongoing funding challenges.

Health companies show appetite for growth, hiring
Companies like MediBuddy, 1to1help, BeatO, Lissun and Onsurity are adding jobs in not just product, technology and data science, but also in more specialised profiles like counselling, compliance and certification, design and customer training.

1to1help relaunches service to empower new mothers
Around 48 per cent of women quit within four months of returning from maternity leave (Genpact Report), and 50 per cent drop out due to childcare before 30 (industry data).

On Maternal Health Awareness Day, 1to1help Empowers Expecting & New Mothers
The landscape of workplace support for new mothers is witnessing a transformative shift, with growing awareness of the crucial role it plays in both individual well-being and organisational success.
For Working Women in India, Staying Safe Can Feel Like a Full-Time Job
Taking steps to ward off a violent attack, and reassuring family members, is an invisible form of labor for women that is a central element of their work life.

How Employees' Mental Health Is Affected By A Toxic Work Environment? Psychologist Shares 4 Characteristics
A toxic workplace can very easily impact a person's mental and physical health so it is essential to recognize and seek help. Here are some characteristic factors to note.

Micromanagement at the workplace? Here are steps that can help
While managers may micromanage with good intentions to maintain control and ensure work quality, it negatively impacts morale, productivity, and mental health, underlined Ruchi Shah, chief human resources officer (CHRO), WeAce

Unwind After Work: 5 Effective Ways To Destress After Hectic Day In Office
Feeling frazzled after a long day? Here are some ways you can relax and destress your body and mind after a hectic day in the office.

Women Employee Well-Being | Mahua Bisht | CEO | 1to1help
Despite making up less than 35% of the corporate workforce, women accounted for 54% of our counselling sessions which indicates women are more open to seeking help but also that women are unequally faced with stressors at home, and in the workplace that impact their mental health.

Understanding And Supporting Maternal Mental Health In The Workplace
This is a startling statistic showing an immediate need for providing better support to women and their partners going through the maternity journey.

Stress Awareness Month: 5 Essential Tips For Gen Z Employees To Manage Workplace Tension
With April being Stress Awareness Month, here are some simple ways to manage your stress levels at work and keep your worries at bay. Read more to seek expert advice on maintaining your mental and emotional health at work.

World Hypertension Day 2024: From Meetings To Managing Hypertension- Key Lifestyle Tips For Busy Professionals
On World Hypertension Day 2024, let's shift from meetings to managing hypertension with key lifestyle tips for corporate professionals. Prioritize breaks, healthy eating, and stress management for better heart health.

‘Dry promotion’: All about the appraisal trend offering higher designation without pay hike
Promotions are usually a cause for celebration, but what happens when they come without a pay raise? Here's all you need to know about this non-so-impressive appraisal trend

More women than men seek counselling sessions: Report
1to1help's survey reveals insights into employee counseling sessions, indicating a significant female presence, with self-development as a top concern. The IT sector leads in counseling utilization.

More women seek counselling for mental health; self-development, conflict in relationships top concerns: Report
MUMBAI: Even as women constitute only 30 per cent of the formal workforce, they accounted for 55 per cent counselling sessions with self-development, conflict in a relationship and high stress being top concerns, a report said on Monday.

IT Sector Tops in Counselling Utilisation
1to1help, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service provider, reveals a concerning trend in its latest findings: a notable 4 per cent increase in critical mental health cases throughout 2023.

Central Bank of India and 1to1help Collaborate to Prioritize Mental Wellness Among Employees
1to1help, India's leading provider of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Central Bank of India, a premier national banking institution committed to the well-being of its employees.

Presenting our esteemed partners for the ET NOW Human Resource Transformation Summit 2024!
Presenting our esteemed partners for the ET NOW Human Resource Transformation Summit 2024!

How to unwind and beat stress at workplace
From the Chinese way of "seeing bananas ripen" to taking short breaks, there are ways to manage stress at workplace.

Bengaluru’s tech industry: A golden goose or a workhorse?
Bengaluru’s IT sector is lauded for propelling Karnataka’s economy for years now.

Death of 26-year-old EY employee: ‘Healthy workplace is need of the hour’
The passing of a 26-year-old EY employee, allegedly due to work-related stress, raises urgent questions about the state of workplace culture in India.

Presenting our esteemed partners for the ET NOW Human Resource Transformation Summit 2024!
Presenting our esteemed partners for the ET NOW Human Resource Transformation Summit 2024!

Tips to promote mental wellbeing to enhance heart health

‘You are constantly comparing yourself with someone…’: Ananya Panday on how social media fuels comparison and wrecks self esteem
Ananya Panday has been in the spotlight this year owing to back-to-back performances. From Call Me Bae to CTRL, her acting has been garnering praises from critics and masses alike.

Employee Stress Keeps India Inc on the Edge
More than 90% of staff under 25 in counselling show signs of anxiety, according to a study

You Think OCD Is Just About Cleanliness? You’ve Got It Wrong All Along
For Millennials and Gen Z, "OCD" might seem like a trendy buzzword for an obsession with cleanliness. But hold on—there's so much more to it than meets the eye.

Overcoming Perfectionism And Finding Balance At The Workplace
Discover strategies to manage workplace perfectionism and achieve excellence without compromising efficiency or well-being

Young corporate employees are more stressed than the middle-aged: Study
Ananya Panday has been in the spotlight this year owing to back-to-back performances. From Call Me Bae to CTRL, her acting has been garnering praises from critics and masses alike.

90% employees under 25 report anxiety, 59% display signs of self-harm: Report
The report revealed that over 90% of employees under the age of 25 reported experiencing anxiety, compared to 67% of those over 45. Stressors such as relocation, career changes, and relationship difficulties were identified as key contributors to this disparity.

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59% of employees referred for counseling by managers displayed signs of suicide risk
As per a report, while 30% of employees referred by their managers for counseling showed signs of low suicide risk, 29% displayed signs of high suicide risk

Employee mental health concerns soar to become leading cause for counselling: Study
As mental health concerns rise, more employees are turning to counselling, reflecting a growing shift in workplace wellbeing priorities, says a new study.

Over 90% of corporate employees aged below the age of 25 experience anxiety: Report
While counselling related to workplace concerns constituted 11% of the total counselling sessions, workplace relationship-related discussions claimed the top spot, comprising 23% of all such discussions

Nine in 10 employees under 25 in counselling showed signs of anxiety : 1to1help
India Inc is grappling with increasing mental health issues among employees, especially those under 25.

Workplace Wellbeing Redefined: 1to1help’s 2024 Insights Into Counselling, Trends, And Resilience
1to1help, India’s leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service provider, has published its yearly report titled "State of Emotional Wellbeing Report 2024"

90% young corporate workers suffer from anxiety: Report
Metrolife spoke to professionals under 25 about what’s stressing them out

सप्ताह में 70 या 90 घंटे तक काम का नियम लागू नहीं, तब भी 10 में से 9 युवा हो गए हैं अवसाद ग्रसित: सर्वे
Workplace Stress: इस समय बौद्धिक जगत में काम के घंटों को लेकर भारी चर्चा है। एक उद्योगपति सप्ताह में 70 घंटे काम करने की वकालत करते हैं तो दूसरे 90 घंटे। एक चेयरमैन तो कहते हैं कि रविवा...

Report Reveals Over 90% of Corporate Employees Under 25 Show Signs of Anxiety
According to a pan-India report on key trends and challenges around workplace mental health, over 90% of the corporate employees under the age of 25, and 67% of those over the age of 45, have reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety in 2024.

Workplace Wellbeing Redefined: 1to1help’s 2024 Insights into Counselling, Trends, and Resilience
1to1help, India’s leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service provider, has published its yearly report titled “State of Emotional Wellbeing Report 2024”

1to1help Emphasizes the Need for Emotional Well-Being Support for Expecting and New Mothers on Maternal Health Awareness Day
The landscape of workplace support for new mothers is witnessing a transformative shift, with growing awareness of the crucial role it plays in both individual well-being and organizational success.

On the occasion of Maternal Health Awareness Day, 1to1help emphasizes the need for emotional well-being support for expecting and new mothers
The landscape of workplace support for new mothers is witnessing a transformative shift, with growing awareness of the crucial role it plays in both individual well-being and organizational success. As per the Genpact Report, 48%...

Shaping a Healthier Workforce: 1to1Help’s 2023 Data Reveals Critical Insights into Employee Well-being Across Demographics
1to1help, India’s leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service provider, reveals a concerning trend in its latest findings: a notable 4% increase in critical mental health cases throughout 2023.

Employees’ emotional well-being is not just a company perk, it’s a strategic necessity that perks the company | Mahua Bisht | CEO | 1to1help
37% of employees say that employer-invested mental health resources can contribute to a better work environment and psychologically safe workplaces.

6 challenges faced by working women
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Working women face several significant barriers that impact their professional and personal lives.
Inspiring inclusion to bridge the gender gap
We spoke with women leaders on fostering gender inclusivity and the ways they are shattering the glass ceiling at their workplaces

Suicide in the Workplace: How Employers Can Help Prevent and Process It
In today’s high-pressure work environments, the mental health of employees is under greater strain than ever.

Workplace Predictions That Are Shaping the Workspace in 2025 and Beyond
Overall, we’ve had a 25% increase in the number of counseling sessions people have taken

Mental health platforms expect to grow big on corp tie-ups
Archana Bisht, founder of 1to1help.net, one of the pioneers in the space, estimates that at least 3,000 companies are currently using some form of its emotional wellness solutions.

LifeSpeak Partners with 1to1help.
Partnership with 1to1help.net Expands LifeSpeak's Global Footprint in Asia-Pacific Market

Is Workplace Mental Health So Important?
- Article by Aruna Arumugam, Vice President – Client Care (Counselling) at 1to1Help
72% employers say stress and burnout are concerns for their organization and 84% of the employees experience at least one mental health challenge in the recent past according to a study conducted by Metlife, November 2021.

Uncertainty, layoff fears raise tech pros' stress, anxiety levels
With more companies announcing layoffs, we are seeing a constant rise in employees approaching us for consultations/sessions," said Sanjana Khare, specialist counsellor, 1to1help.net

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD DEBUTS AMONG INDIA’S BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR
Apart from insurance coverage for employees and their immediate family members, Cushman and Wakefield also offer employee counseling services through 1to1help.net.

Post Of Positivity - Archana Bisht
The need for a ‘positive’ India, especially in its workforce, was one of the many drivers behind the launch of 1to1Help.

Bengaluru: Anxiety, depression eating into corporate India, says Study
In a study conducted by 1to1Help.net, a professional counselling company, on ‘The Mental Health Status of Employees in Corporate India,’ that included over 6,000 employees in different organisations, stated that one out of every two employees in corporate India suffers from anxiety and depression.

How to balance work and a pandemic
With employees reporting anxiety, depression and digital fatigue, companies are using counsellors, townhalls and hybrid office schedules to help people cope

Chalet Hotels believes that employee satisfaction and well-being is the key to business success
The ‘1to1Help – Reach Out’ program by Chalet, in partnership with 1to1Help, assists in addressing the mental health concerns of the workforce at Chalet.

Mass layoffs, financial insecurities taking toll on working professionals' mental health.
Archana Bisht, director, 1to1help net further shared that more and more people with stress, anxiety and some forms of depression are now reaching out to them- mostly from the tech and startup sectors.

How Tata Steel managed mental wellbeing of its employees during pandemic
Tata Steel had launched an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) in association with 1to1 help in 2014, which provides the employees and their dependents, confidential counselling services.

India reports 40% increase in mental health issues in April
Several large firms such as Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, etc., have already taken cognizance of this and hired mental health experts to help their employees deal with related illnesses.

1to1help - New CEO, Mahua Bisht
1to1help, an Employee Assistance Programme provider in India, appoints a new CEO - Mahua BIsht. She did her masters in Public Administration from Columbia New York and a Bacherlors in history from Reed College, US

Empowering Women: Creating Inclusive Workplaces
Unlock women's potential with tailored policies and support, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and thriving workplace for all.

Women Leaders Break Barriers: Insights on Inclusive Leadership
Gain insights from diverse women leaders as they share strategies, challenges, and triumphs in fostering gender inclusivity in the workplace.

Finding Serenity: 5 Ways to Unwind After Work
Here are few expert tips for relieving stress, from mindfulness to hobbies. Prioritize your well-being with these simple yet effective strategies.

Challenges Working Women Navigate in Pursuit of Equity
Explore the hurdles faced by working women, from work-life balance to stereotypes, highlighting the need for systemic changes for inclusive workplaces.

Navigating Micromanagement: Impact, Insights, and Solutions
Explore the pervasive effects of micromanagement on morale and productivity, with expert insights on overcoming this managerial challenge.

Spotting Toxic Workplaces: Psychologist Highlights 4 Red Flags
Discover the warning signs of toxic work environments, from stress-related health issues to diminished productivity and strained relationships, as outlined by a seasoned psychologist.

Wellness Boost: EAPs Transforming Workplace Dynamics
Explore how Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are reshaping corporate culture by prioritizing employee well-being and driving productivity. Look into strategic necessity behind EAPs.

1to1help Revolutionizes Maternal Well-being Support
1to1help introduces 1to1maternity, a comprehensive service addressing emotional challenges, childcare, and career support for new mothers, reshaping workplace dynamics.

Health-Tech Boom: Startups Thrive Despite Funding Winter
Despite funding challenges, health and wellness startups like MediBuddy and BeatO are thriving, hiring talent, and eyeing exponential growth in India's evolving digital healthcare landscape.

Empowering Mothers: 1to1maternity Redefines Workplace Support
1to1maternity revolutionizes maternal support, addressing emotional needs, boosting retention rates, and elevating workplace standards.

1to1Maternity: Transforming Maternal Well-being in the Workplace
Revolutionary support service empowers mothers with emotional, childcare, and career assistance, addressing workplace challenges.

Gen Z and Workplace Stress: Tips to Navigate
Young professionals face workplace stress and financial worries. The article provides five tips to manage stress, highlighting the importance of mental and emotional well-being.

Empowering Recovery: Prioritizing Mental Health for a Resilient Workforce
Mahua Bisht, CEO, 1to1help.net, presented at the 8th Edition CHRO Vision & Innovation Summit & Awards 2024 on April 18th at Hilton Bengaluru.

6 challenges faced by working women

The Impact of 'Dry Promotions'
Dry promotions,' where employees get promoted without a raise, are trending. While cost-saving for companies, they demotivate employees, leading to decreased morale, higher turnover, and burnout. Balancing economic needs with employee satisfaction is crucial for success.

The Economic Times Featured 1to1help!!!
According to 1to1help's report, women took 60.11% of relationship counselling while 68.55% of financial counselling was sought by men, reflecting nuanced gender-specific needs.

1to1help's 2023 Report: Rise in Mental Health Cases Sparks Urgency for Support
1to1help reports a 4% increase in critical mental health cases in 2023. Our "State of Emotional Wellbeing Report 2023" draws insights from 85,000 counseling sessions, emphasizing the need to prioritize mental health support in the workplace.

Insights from 1to1help's Emotional Wellbeing Report 2023

Navigating Workplace Stress: Insights from CEO Mahua Bisht on EAP Solutions
SME Futures explored workplace stress with Mahua Bisht, CEO of 1to1help, stressing the importance of EAPs for mental health support. She highlighted a survey showing high stress levels and burnout among employees, urging leaders to prioritize well-being for a positive workplace.

Women Dominate Workplace Counselling Sessions: Reports 1to1help
Explore 1to1help's 2023 report, highlighting women's predominant presence in counselling sessions despite comprising only 30% of the workforce. With a focus on self-development, relationship conflicts, and high stress, the report underscores the urgent need for improved mental well-being policies.

Critical Mental Health Trends in 2023: 1to1help’s Data Highlights Growing Employee Well-being Concerns
Uncover key insights from 1to1Help's 2023 report on employee well-being, revealing a 4% rise in critical mental health cases. Learn how targeted support can address the escalating anxiety and depression among first-time counselling seekers.

1to1help's 2023 Report Highlights Urgent Mental Health Needs in India's Workforce

Women Lead in Seeking Counselling: Self-Development and Relationship Issues at the Forefront
Discover how women, who make up 30% of the workforce, are driving 55% of counselling sessions at 1to1help. Key issues include self-development, relationship conflicts, and stress, highlighting the need for targeted mental health support in the workplace.

Women Increasingly Seek Mental Health Support: Self-Development and Relationship Conflicts Dominate
1to1help’s latest report reveals women, though only 30% of the workforce, account for 55% of counselling sessions, focusing on self-development, relationship conflicts, and high stress. This underscores the urgent need for effective workplace mental health policies.