How HR Leaders Can Hit Big Workforce Goals With a Smarter Mental Health Strategy

January 13, 2026

If you’ve ever been told to “reduce burnout,” “boost engagement,” or “fix turnover” but weren’t given a roadmap, you're not alone. Many HR leaders are being asked to solve complex workforce challenges with tools that were never designed to do the job.

For years, organizations have relied on EAPs and point solutions to support employee mental health. But low utilization, fragmented programs, and unclear impact often leave leaders wondering: Is our mental health approach actually working? And if not, what should we do next?

Big workplace goals are easy to set but hard to execute, especially when the role of mental health is overlooked.

That’s why we built the Workplace Strategy Blueprint. It’s a strategic planning tool that gives you a step-by-step guide on how to use organizational mental health practices to drive the outcomes your business cares about most—from retention and performance to engagement and lower health care costs.

Last year, we revealed the Blueprint framework. Now, the full interactive tool is accessible through Lyra Connect and available to every Lyra customer.

What's new: a guided tool that transforms annual planning

The Workplace Strategy Blueprint begins with a structured assessment that helps you understand how your organization is performing across the most important drivers of workforce mental health—not just benefits usage, but the broader systems and practices that shape day-to-day experiences at work.

You’ll choose one of two proven pathways, each with its own dedicated assessment and set of recommendations:

Promote – Focuses on strengthening individual well-being through programs that build mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and equip employees with the skills and confidence to seek support and build resilience.

Protect – Focuses on improving the management practices, company policies, and organizational structures that shape mental well-being and performance across the workforce.

Rather than guessing at what “good” looks like, the Blueprint provides an evidence-based way to evaluate where you are today—and where to focus next—using proven guidance from the World Health Organization, the U.S. Surgeon General, and Lyra’s own research.

Based on your assessment results, you’ll receive:

• A snapshot of how your efforts stack up to global best practices for workplace well-being and how you compare to industry peers
• Specific actions you can take with Lyra to deliver the greatest impact on top workforce goals in your organization
• Guidance on how to prioritize your workplace activities and involve key cross-functional partners

Turning insights into action

A strategy is only as strong as its follow-through. That’s why every Blueprint comes with support to move from insight to action.

With Blueprint, you’ll receive:

• Guidance from your Lyra Customer Success Manager to help interpret results and align next steps
• Clear, prioritized recommendations tied directly to Lyra programs and services
• Self-serve resources and enablement materials to support execution and stakeholder alignment

And unlike standalone frameworks, the Workplace Strategy Blueprint is fully integrated with Lyra, so insights translate into recommendations you can put into action right away.

Together, the assessment and ongoing support make it easier to turn strategy into meaningful improvements in employees’ day-to-day experience—and measurable progress toward your organization’s well-being and performance goals.

Not just a tool–a strategic partner

Lyra helps organizations move beyond isolated benefits to a cohesive mental health strategy. The Workplace Strategy Blueprint turns insight into action so you can drive healthier, higher-performing teams.