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Work can either fuel employee well‐being or become a source of strain for employees already stressed out by economic volatility and political tension, according to a survey last month of employee mental health by Inmar Intelligence, according to the news site, HR Dive. Of the 1,000 U.S. full‐ and part‐time employees who responded to the May 12 survey, 34% said their job positively impacts their mental health, while 33% reported a negative impact, Inmar found. “This near‐even split reinforces the importance of thoughtful leadership and inclusive workplace design to support the full spectrum of employee needs,” the business technology firm stated in a May 29 post. Job security (45%), reasonable workload (40%) and supportive management (40%) are the top factors employees cited as having a positive impact on their mental health at work. All respondents said their well‐being strategy includes mental health, and nearly half said mental health is the most important part of that strategy. Common well‐being initiatives included employee assistance programs, stress management and mindfulness and resilience programs.