Companies are increasingly committed to supporting employee well-being, with 87% having a well-being initiative and 63% saying it's more important since 2020. According to the AON Global Wellbeing Survey,
in North America, 70% say employee well-being is more important than in 2020 compared to 63% globally.
Companies' priorities for the next five years include employee well-being, attracting and retaining talent, and environmental, social, and governance issues.
- The survey shows virtual and hybrid work support is among the top five employee well-being issues.
- Companies worldwide benefit from helping employees care for their "whole selves," building loyalty, productivity, resilience, and profitability.
- Many organizations wonder how they can offer employees a sense of belonging without in-person interactions, noting that flexible working arrangements are vital to well-being.
- 42% of companies rate their wellness programs as exceptional or above average, a 22% jump from 2020.
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- Funding for well-being initiatives varies by company, with 43% of companies saying they've increased investments and half allocating 2-5% of their benefits funding toward well-being.
