Survey Finds Workers' Mental Health a Growing Concern for Employers

Employers have long known their workers' compensation costs aren't just linked to ailments and injuries of a physical nature. Mental health plays a big role in the expenses and it has become a growing concern for employers, a recent survey by the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) found.According to the DMEC 2012 Behavioral Risk Survey, nearly 48% of respondents said they believe behavioral risk -- a term coined by the organization in 2006 -- is an "important emerging area of concern" in their businesses, a news release said.One employer included in the survey said employe...