Understanding the latest employee well-being & engagement trends is essential for organizational leaders to drive business success, attract and retain talent, mitigate risks, and foster a positive workplace culture.
The Wellness Council of Wisconsin (WCWI) & Motion Connected’s 2024 Employee Wellbeing & Engagement Industry Trends Report aims to uncover how real-life companies across the nation are investing in employee well-being & engagement today, and in the future.
It is curated from data collected directly from 117 employers of various industries and sizes across the nation and designed to inspire you as you make decisions that will shape the future of your workplace wellness programs and employee benefits.
It offers an inside look at wellbeing investment trends, along with the effectiveness of incentives, employee perks/benefits and mental health initiatives in engaging employees today.
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Key Highlights
Companies are prioritizing mental & emotional wellbeing, flexible work environments, meaningful incentives, and leveraging innovative technology & tools to boost employee participation and satisfaction.
#1 REASON FOR OFFERING WELLNESS
67%
Enhance employee mental & emotional wellbeing
CURRENT WORK ENVIRONMENT
WELLNESS INVESTMENT TRENDS
Investing MORE in
- Activity challenges
- Low-to-no-cost initiatives
- Webinars and ‘lunch & learns’
Investing LESS in
- Biometric screenings
- Health fairs
- Nutritionist & dietician services
TOP AREAS OF FOCUS
Work-Life Balance
Policies and incentives (such as flex time, slow return from leave, etc.) and extra PTO days are popular survey responses.
Mental Health Support
EAP, counseling services, and mental wellbeing education are provided by more than 80% of employers.
Technology Investments
Wellness platforms, healthcare provider apps (e.g. Telehealth), and mindfulness & educational tools are being highly offered by respondents.
INCENTIVES & REWARDS
AVERAGE ANNUAL INCENTIVE AMOUNT
$737
per employee
TOP 3 OFFERED
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Download the full report to gain access to detailed reporting and further insight into how employers are handling key aspects of their wellbeing and benefits packages to create a supportive and engaging work environment that promotes overall employee satisfaction and productivity.
