Wellbeing is a global priority
Percentage of organizations with unique wellbeing strategies
| Region | Today | In three years |
|---|---|---|
| Global* | 14% | 71% |
| APAC | 12% | 68% |
| Europe | 15% | 63% |
| Latin America | 14% | 77% |
Survey Findings
Top areas of focus for employers today
| Region | Emotional | Physical | Financial | Social |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global* | 92% | 90% | 67% | 73% |
| APAC | 93% | 94% | 66% | 75% |
| Europe | 86% | 84% | 63% | 69% |
| Latin America | 94% | 90% | 70% | 75% |
Top emotional wellbeing concerns
| Region | Stress and burnout | Overall mental health |
|---|---|---|
| Global* | 78% | 67% |
| APAC | 77% | 60% |
| Europe | 71% | 59% |
| Latin America | 83% | 77% |
48% of employers are promoting or implementing virtual care solutions for mental health conditions
Top emerging strategies include measuring the stress of the workforce and the leading causes (44%) and implementing or redesigning employee assistance programs (40%). Strategies vary by region.
Top physical wellbeing concerns
Lack of exercise
- Global* 58%
- APAC 57%
- Europe 47%
- Latin America 66%
Chronic conditions
- Global* 48%
- APAC 53%
Poor nutrition/access to healthful foods
- Europe 39%
- Latin America 54%
62% of employers are offering health risk screenings or assessments and 59% are offering recommended vaccinations.
Top emerging strategies include sponsoring programs that targer specific cases or chronic conditions (34%) and offering lifestyle risk management programs (33%). Strategies vary by region.
Begin by
- Listening: Understanding your employees’ needs and preferences.
- Employing analytics: Assess availability and effectiveness of employee programs.
Then
- Discover the gaps and opportunities and plan to address them
- Design your strategy to include all aspects of wellbeing
- Physical, emotional, social and financial
- Cost and management of wellbeing programs
Execute
- Embed wellbeing into the employee experience
- Ensure efficient and effective administration
Track
- Continuous listening and tracking value metrics to keep your strategy fresh and meeting employee needs
For help in developing a wellbeing strategy or refreshing your current approach, contact WTW.
*excludes U.S. and Canada
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