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New Report: API Mental Health at Work
November 2024
Ascend has released the final in a 3-part series of reports focused on the state of API mental health and well-being in the workplace and beyond. The series of reports addresses unique cultural stressors like the rise of anti-Asian hate in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as universal themes like work-life balance, gender inequities, and how companies can support the well-being of employees.
New Study: Ascend ATLAS
The Ascend Asian Talent and Leadership Advancement Study (ATLAS) is a comprehensive study taking a holistic look at API workforce issues.
In partnership with Professor Jackson Lu of MIT Sloan School of Management, the ATLAS collects data from companies and employees so that we can identify and share innovative best practices to help employers build more equitable, inclusive workplaces.
Cultivating Well-being in the Workplace: Mental Health for Asian and Pacific Islander Professionals
Ascend has released the final in a 3-part series of reports focused on the state of API mental health and well-being in the workplace and beyond. This report, titled Mental Health for Asian and Pacific Islander Professionals: Cultivating Well-being in the Workplace, explores how organizations and leaders can effectively support the mental health and well-being of their workforce by outlining recommendations that challenge them to go beyond surface-level efforts to implement truly impactful initiatives and policies.
Unpacking the Challenges: Mental Health for Asian and Pacific Islander Professionals
Ascend has released the second in a 3-part series of reports focused on the state of API mental health and well-being in the workplace and beyond. This report, titled Mental Health for Asian and Pacific Islander Professionals: Unpacking the Challenges, takes a deeper look at the unique cultural stressors facing our API community, and offers data-based insights on ways we can promote a culture of wellness both within our organizations and across generations.
