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Reinhard successfully navigated the leap from college to working life, but for many young professionals, the path to work has been paved with more than a few thorns. Adjusting to the workplace has never been easy – who hasn’t encountered disgruntled coworkers, angry bosses or office politics, all while struggling to balance the demands of career and personal life.
“Historically, employers didn’t care about these things … the thinking was that if they can’t do the job, we’ll get someone who will,” said Kahn, who noted that afound that 86% of their member companies were offering counseling programs. “Now, with the labor market so tight and unemployment so low, I really do think employers are recognizing how important retention of employees is.”
The youngest generation wants an employer willing to develop them, but they also desire some freedom, said Alexandra Von Tiergarten, district president of Robert Half International, a human resource consulting firm. Tiergarten applauded entry-level professionals for sharing how their mental health may be impacting their job.