In December 2025, Business Roundtable and the SHRM Foundation released the fourth and final in a series of case studies detailing how large U.S. employers are addressing employee mental health and well-being.

The case study explores how Delta Air Lines’ people-first approach transformed its workforce mental health strategy. The success of Delta’s mental health efforts is underpinned by three key pillars:

• Determining the mental health value proposition;
• Assembling the right team; and
• Extending the team for greater impact.

Background

The Roundtable, SHRM, the SHRM Foundation and Stand Together launched the case study series earlier this year during Mental Health Awareness Month. The case study series is a part of the Roundtable’s Mental Health Initiative, a CEO-led effort to promote and support employee mental health. This series is also part of Stand Together’s broader effort to highlight innovative employer practices that build cultures of mental health and well-being — creating environments where people are empowered to reach their potential, contribute meaningfully and find fulfilling work.

The series also includes:

• Hilton: “Body, Mind, and Spirit: Hilton’s Comprehensive, Data-Driven Approach to Workforce Mental Health and Well-Being for All”
• Kiewit: “A Force for Good: How Kiewit Built a More Resilient Workforce Through Partnerships And Everyday Conversations”
• International Paper: “‘It’s Okay Not To Be Okay’: How Understanding Its Culture and Context Helped International Paper Shape Its Mental Health Strategy”