Employees expect wellbeing needs to be made a priority - what can employers do?
82% of UK adults expect employers to address and prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of employees, according to the latest Pearson Global Learner Survey.
The survey of 5,000 adults across five countries, found that for 35% of respondents in the UK, employers had yet to take any action to address their mental health and wellbeing concerns. To address their wellbeing at work, 76% of UK respondents stated they would expect their employer provide a set amount of mental health days off from work and free mental health services (80%).
A further 81%, both globally and in the UK, revealed they wanted access to wellness resources, including helpline numbers, research, clinic locations, and online therapy options. However, only 22% of UK adults said their employers are already sharing mental health resources with employees such as tips, information, helpline numbers, research, clinic locations, online therapy options. These respondents also said their job negatively affected their mental health, with only 18% saying it positively affected them.
For 87% of UK respondents (90% globally), there is an urgent need to address the lack of mental health care. Meanwhile, another survey conducted in the UK by The Small Business Monitor found that employees increasingly expect to see their benefits packages better supporting their wellbeing. At a time when rising costs may impact companies’ ability to increase salaries, there is a need for cost-effective wellbeing benefits that can motivate existing staff and entice new joiners - while also fostering a loyalty and commitment to
the business.
In light of these findings, 1Stop4aGP 360° provides employers a complete solution for their workforce as we emerge from the pandemic and settle in to new ways of working.
