As people continue to feel the emotional, physical and financial strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of employer-sponsored wellbeing programs is greater than ever. A new survey by Alight Solutions developed with Business Group on Health and Kantar predicts the pandemic will have a significant impact across the five dimensions of wellbeing – physical, mental/emotional, financial, social and career – and many wellbeing trends will accelerate.
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“Employees are currently in very different places along the wellbeing spectrum, and rightfully so, during these challenging times”
In its tenth year, the Employee Wellbeing Mindset Study finds that nearly half (44%) of employees feel optimistic about their wellbeing, up from 38% in 2019. Moreover, employees are placing a higher premium on employer programs that impact their personal and professional lives. Since 2019, employees’ perceived value of wellbeing benefits and programs, decision tools and information sources all increased by at least 10 points.
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“While employers have been increasingly focused on the diverse needs of their workforce, the global pandemic has and will continue to advance employer strategies that integrate wellbeing into employees’ lives and create great experiences,” said Ray Baumruk, vice president of employee experience research & insights at Alight. “Many employers are taking this opportunity to enhance wellbeing support that ensures their people and their families are cared for during these tough times.”
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