The findings indicate that more employers are investing resources to support their workers’ well-being, but few are offering financial well-being support, which many employees say is their top concern. From March to April, WTW surveyed 535 employees working at medium and large private-sector companies across a range of industries.
Four notes from the survey:
- Around 73% of U.S. employers prioritize mental well-being support, and half are prioritize physical well-being. Less than a quarter of employers said financial well-being was a top area of concern.
- Meanwhile, 66% of employees point to financial well-being as their top area of concern. Nearly half of workers said they are struggling with “moderate” or “major issues in at least two areas of their well-being, according to a related 2024 WTW survey of 10,000 U.S. workers. About 56% of workers report above-average levels of stress, and 37% report symptoms of anxiety or depression.
- “Organizations that are highly effective at employee well-being often report better business outcomes, such as enhanced financial performance and reduced employee turnover,” Regina Ihrke, health equity and well-being leader of WTW’s North America division, said in a news release on the new findings. “However, there is a disconnect between the well-being areas that employers are investing in and what employees are saying they need help with.”
- Companies are increasingly focused on their well-being strategy and ensuring wellness programs and practices are embedded into their culture, according to the survey. Nearly 40% of employers say they are working to make well-being a foundational component of their human capital strategy in the next three years, relative to just 11% today.
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
