It becomes increasingly difficult to manage corporate strategies in the wake of extensive external forces we must address. Today, the economy, job rates, homeland security, war, politics and individual survival weigh heavy on every employee's mind. We all come to work concerned about ourselves, our families and our futures. Employees remain under high stress levels every day. Trying to help employees focus on a corporate strategy can seem so far removed from where their mind is at in the midst of all this turmoil. A company can be wise to address the emotional aspects impacting employees during this process and into the future. Providing Behavioral Health Services, Wellness Initiatives and other similar benefits can both help employees decrease their stress levels as well as allow the company to illustrate to their workforce, just how important they are to the whole picture.