‘unhappy Leave’ Is A Real Thing. But Here’s Why It’s Not Enough

Art Markman, Fast Company
Thu, 05/23/2024 - 5:16am

A Chinese company is offering up to 10 days of leave for employees feeling unhappy. But mental health days don’t always address the root problem. The idea of a “mental health day” started off as an informal concept. People would talk about taking a day of their sick leave to rest or recharge after a particularly stressful period of work.

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