and last updated 2021-05-10 11:36:37-04 (WXYZ) â How do we create workplaces that support mental well-being? It's a big question that will be the topic of an upcoming virtual discussion hosted by Purpose Jobs, a local company that empowers people to find jobs they will love. According to 2016 research from Eastern Kentucky University, workplace stress was costing U.S. employers $300 billion a year, and that was before the pandemic. The free panel discussion is scheduled to be held on May 25 at 5 p.m. The panelists will include: Alex Simmons: Alex is the co-founder and CEO of Boon, a Detroit startup that facilitates mental well-being in the workplace. Boon partners with businesses by connecting their employees with highly accredited coaches and licensed therapists from top-tier institutions and diverse backgrounds, creating a confidential one-on-one relationship for exploring the ins and outs of everyday life.