The Wall Street Journal, known for its primary focus on business and financial news, is shining a spotlight on social issues that impact businesses globally. Among the front runners is Post Partum Depression (PPD), a maternal health condition that has significant implications within society and, more specifically, in the corporate landscape.
Traditionally, the Wall Street Journal confined itself to business-specific coverage. American political affairs only found entry when there was a notable impact on the business realm, avoiding issues that didn’t directly affect supply, demand, or the economic climate. The inclusion of social issues in their coverage underlines how these changes in society are increasingly affecting the market.
The move to discuss Post Partum Depression within this publication speaks volumes. PPD is a prevalent mental health issue that affects both individuals and their surrounding circles, including their work environments. By addressing PPD, the WSJ is illuminating the larger discussion around employees’ mental health and its interplay with productivity, corporate culture, and overall business success.
With large corporates and business enterprises increasingly stepping up their efforts in employee wellness programs, PPD, among other conditions, becomes a key concern. To ensure employee productivity and satisfaction, legal professionals within these corporations will need to engage with these mental health issues and their ramifications on corporate policy and legal considerations.
Therefore, it is no longer optional for legal professionals to stay confined within the traditional boundaries of corporate and business law. An awareness and understanding of these inter-sectional issues are becoming more relevant in today’s corporate law landscape.