This year’s findings show how employer priorities are evolving, and highlight several characteristics associated with stronger employee participation.

1. Wellbeing priorities are evolving.

   Mental and emotional wellbeing remains the #1 reason employers offer a program, while financial wellbeing continues to see increased investment.

2. Time is the biggest barrier to engagement.
   54% cite lack of employee time and 49% cite competing priorities as the biggest barriers to getting employees to engage.

3. Higher-value incentives are associated with higher participation.
   Average participation ranges from 43% among programs offering $0–$100 in annual incentive value to 66% among those offering more than $1,000.

4. Higher-participation programs share several characteristics.

   Programs reaching 50%+ participation report higher average incentive values and are more likely to have dedicated ownership, use an engagement platform and track participation.