Human beings are known for myriad of different things, but most importantly, they are known for getting better on a consistent basis. We say this because the stated ability of ours has already fetched the world some huge milestones, with technology appearing as a rather unique member of the group. The reason why technology’s credentials are so anomalous is purposed around its skill-set, which was unprecedented enough to realize all the possibilities for us that we couldn’t have imagined otherwise. Nevertheless, a closer look should be able to reveal how the whole runner was also very much inspired by the way we applied those skills across a real world environment. The latter component was, in fact, what gave the creation a spectrum-wide presence and made it the ultimate centerpiece of every horizon. Now, having such a powerful tool run the show did expand our experience in many different directions, but even after reaching so far ahead, this prodigious concept called technology will somehow keep on delivering the right goods. The same has grown to become a lot more evident in recent times, and assuming one new HRM-themed development pans out just like we envision, it will only propel that trend towards greater heights over the near future and beyond.
Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, has announced the launch of a new solution called Modern Health Pathways, which is a targeted, high-touch care offering designed to accelerate outcomes across specialized areas of need. Understood to be the first of its kind in the digital mental health industry, the stated solution guides both managers and employees through specialized topics with an evidence-based structure, ongoing 1:1 support from a dedicated Pathway Specialist, self-guided experiences, and topic-specific assessments to measure impact. Talk about these features in a bit more detail, we begin with its evidence-based structure. You see, every Pathway packed into the product includes specialized modules inspired by proven therapeutic techniques, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and more. Next up, we have the prospect of a dedicated Pathways Specialist. Depending upon their needs, every enrolled member will be matched with a dedicated specialist who, supported by advanced certification, training, or expertise in that specific topic, will guide them using 1:1 sessions, as well as a host of self-guided exercises. To make sure the entire effort doesn’t just land in a void, the solution also has on the offer assessments unique to each topic. The idea here is to leverage their individual focus and measure outcomes to demonstrate the actual impact of the program. Hold on, we still have a few bits left to unpack. Employers banking upon Modern Health’s latest brainchild will also have complete access to aggregated rich insights into potentially problematic areas for their workforce. Boasting the means to cover critical elements like burnout, work-value alignment, or other specialized topics, such a feature should birth a more efficient issue redressal strategy, thus encouraging a rather harmonious organizational environment.
“This level of specialized support rooted in clinical science in the workplace is unmatched,” said Dr. Neha Chaudhary, Chief Medical Officer at Modern Health. “We are seeing an increase in self-guided support in the market, but we know from a clinical perspective that the strongest outcomes are a result of the combination of digital support and a high-touch live engagement strategy with experts who have advanced knowledge in the specific area of need. Modern Health Pathways is going to provide the highly tailored and specialized support that we are hearing HR leaders calling out for.”
The development delivers an interesting follow-up on a recent discovery, which revealed that, in a bid to their team’s professional development and their well-being, nearly 50% of managers end up with burnout issues themselves. Another thing bringing context to this solution is a poll where 70% employees shared that their manager has more impact on their mental health than their therapist or their doctor, thus increasing the pressure on manager’s shoulder. Fortunately, Modern Health Pathways disrupts the trend by widening the focus on employees to also sufficiently look after their managers. To make the most of it, companies can even embed Pathways into manager training so they can develop a deeper understanding of the role and boundaries of a manager in supporting their team’s well-being. At present, the solution covers topics such as communicating effectively, resolving conflicts, managing workload, overcoming burnout, and managing stress etc, but Modern Health already has plans in place to introduce plenty of other focal points. Like the existing one, the upcoming Pathways will be designed and developed by topic-specific clinical experts and research scientists so conceive a substance-heavy and market-leading support for HR leaders, managers, and employees.
“Today’s managers are facing escalating demands to juggle not only their employees’ professional development but also to lead with empathy and prioritize their team’s well-being. Establishing where the boundary lies for a manager in supporting their team’s well-being has been a gray area for some time, and it’s an area where they have too often felt under-supported and under-resourced,” said Maureen Calabrese, Chief People Officer at Modern Health. “Most professional coaching tools focus solely on professional development but don’t combine professional development and well-being. Workplace Well-being Pathways fills that gap and is going to be a game-changer for HR teams.”
