Organisations fall short on wellbeing leadership: report

“Many companies are investing in wellness programmes but falling short in embedding wellbeing into their leadership culture,” Insurope said in a media release. “The message is clear: if wellbeing is going to work, it has to be more than a benefit — it has to be a behaviour.”

The gap comes despite 80% of HR professionals saying wellness programmes improve employee health, boost retention, and cut absenteeism.

Investment in employee wellbeing

Investment in employee wellbeing has been on the rise over the past few years — a report from Wellable found that many employers are “rapidly adapting their wellness strategies to better meet the needs of their workforce.”

Wellable’s survey, which polled 129 wellness-focused brokers in the US, revealed that mental health remains a top investment category for employers for the sixth consecutive year.

“An overwhelming 86% of brokers report their clients are increasing investments in mental health programmes,” Wellable said. “This enduring commitment highlights a clear response to rising employee expectations for mental health support and its proven impact on enhancing recruitment, retention, and well-being.”