While company culture can mean many different things, what it often comes down to is that employees must feel valued by their employers. However, this doesn’t simply mean through compensation or training; employees must feel as though their employers value their well-being—both physically and mentally. After all, an employee who is not physically or mentally well is not doing their best work. While employers have long promoted physical health through gym incentives or healthy eating, mental health has risen to prominence as the subject becomes less taboo.
64% of professionals are not offered any mental health initiatives with their
current employer.
While mental health initiatives are still relatively new, as millennials move up in the workforce, employers will likely see their employees place a greater emphasis on their own health—ahead of their work. As a result, employers looking to retain talented professionals must begin doing the same, or face higher turnover.
While company culture can mean many different things, what it often comes down to is that employees must feel valued by their employers. However, this doesn’t simply mean through compensation or training; employees must feel as though their employers value their well-being—both physically and mentally. After all, an employee who is not physically or mentally well is not doing their best work. While employers have long promoted physical health through gym incentives or healthy eating, mental health has risen to prominence as the subject becomes less taboo.
64% of professionals are not offered any mental health initiatives with their
current employer.
While mental health initiatives are still relatively new, as millennials move up in the workforce, employers will likely see their employees place a greater emphasis on their own health—ahead of their work. As a result, employers looking to retain talented professionals must begin doing the same, or face higher turnover.
While company culture can mean many different things, what it often comes down to is that employees must feel valued by their employers. However, this doesn’t simply mean through compensation or training; employees must feel as though their employers value their well-being—both physically and mentally. After all, an employee who is not physically or mentally well is not doing their best work. While employers have long promoted physical health through gym incentives or healthy eating, mental health has risen to prominence as the subject becomes less taboo.
Outside of pay and health benefits, 21% of millennials would be happier if
their current employer offered better wellness programs.
While mental health initiatives are still relatively new, as millennials move up in the workforce, employers will likely see their employees place a greater emphasis on their own health—ahead of their work. As a result, employers looking to retain talented professionals must begin doing the same, or face higher turnover.
64% of professionals are not offered any mental health initiatives
with their current employer.
Part of offering mental health support includes helping employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. For many employees, they rely on their employer to be understanding and flexible when they are struggling to keep that balance. While professionals understand the importance of balancing work and family for the sake of their mental health, data shows that many employers have yet to fully grasp this need.
To truly value the well-being of employees, companies must practice increased flexibility when a professional has specific needs. To do so, this also means placing more trust in your employees to finish their work and do the right thing. Offering employees the option to work remotely is a simple and effective way to show that their employer cares about their life and well-being. With increased technology being introduced in every field, many roles can be performed with just a laptop and an internet connection. When employees are denied their ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance, they will not hesitate to find an opportunity where they feel more valued.
Part of offering mental health support includes helping employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. For many employees, they rely on their employer to be understanding and flexible when they are struggling to keep that balance. While professionals understand the importance of balancing work and family for the sake of their mental health, data shows that many employers have yet to fully grasp this need.
To truly value the well-being of employees, companies must practice increased flexibility when a professional has specific needs. To do so, this also means placing more trust in your employees to finish their work and do the right thing. Offering employees the option to work remotely is a simple and effective way to show that their employer cares about their life and well-being. With increased technology being introduced in every field, many roles can be performed with just a laptop and an internet connection. When employees are denied their ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance, they will not hesitate to find an opportunity where they feel more valued.
Part of offering mental health support includes helping employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. For many employees, they rely on their employer to be understanding and flexible when they are struggling to keep that balance. While professionals understand the importance of balancing work and family for the sake of their mental health, data shows that many employers have yet to fully grasp this need.
To truly value the well-being of employees, companies must practice increased flexibility when a professional has specific needs. To do so, this also means placing more trust in your employees to finish their work and do the right thing. Offering employees the option to work remotely is a simple and effective way to show that their employer cares about their life and well-being. With increased technology being introduced in every field, many roles can be performed with just a laptop and an internet connection. When employees are denied their ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance, they will not hesitate to find an opportunity where they feel more valued.