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1 Emerging Trends in Global Workplace Wellbeing Barry Hall, Buck Consultants at Xerox Wolf Kirsten, International Health Consulting Global Healthy Workplace Awards & Summit Florianopolis, Brazil May 18,

2 Global health promotion research WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion, Workplace Wellness and Productivity Strategies Objective: Assess trends in employer wellness strategies and practices Participants: Data collected ,041 employers in million employees 11 languages, 37 countries 46% multinational employers All industry categories Available at 2

3 Location of employees Source: WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion, Workplace Wellness and Productivity Strategies Buck Consultants, July

4 Companies offering health promotion to employees North America Europe Asia 79% 46% 46% 38% Latin America 46% 47% Africa / Middle East Australia / New Zealand Source: WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion, Workplace Wellness and Productivity Strategies Buck Consultants, July

5 Number of years wellness strategy has been in place 62% less than 5 years Source: WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion, Workplace Wellness and Productivity Strategies Buck Consultants, July

6 Growth in global strategies Source: WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion and Workplace Wellness Strategies Buck Consultants,

7 Reasons for not having a global wellness strategy Source: WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion, Workplace Wellness and Productivity Strategies Buck Consultants, July

8 Employer objectives driving wellness strategy All regions* Africa/ Middle East Asia Australia /NZ Canada Europe Latin America Improving morale/engagement Reducing employee absences Improving workplace safety Improving productivity/presenteeism Maintaining work ability Organizational values/mission Reducing health care costs Promoting corporate image or brand Social/community responsibility Attracting and retaining employees = most important, 10 = least important Ranked 1st Ranked 2nd Ranked 3rd States Source: WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion, Workplace Wellness and Productivity Strategies Buck Consultants, July

9 Health issues driving wellness strategy All regions* Africa/ Middle East Asia Australia /NZ Canada Europe Latin America Stress Physical activity/exercise Nutrition/healthy eating Workplace safety Work/life issues Depression/anxiety High blood pressure (hypertension) Chronic disease (e.g., diabetes) Personal safety Psychosocial work environment Sleep/fatigue High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) Obesity Tobacco use/smoking Infectious diseases/aids/hiv Substance abuse Maternity/newborn health = most important, 17 = least important Ranked 1st Ranked 2nd Ranked 3rd States Source: WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion, Workplace Wellness and Productivity Strategies Buck Consultants, July

10 Have measured specific outcomes from health promotion programs # N/ A Africa/Middle East 40% Asia 68% Australia/NZ 54% Canada 22% Europe 37% Latin America States 0% 61% 53% Source: WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion, Workplace Wellness and Productivity Strategies Buck Consultants, July

11 Top reasons outcomes are not measured Insufficient resources 70% No priority from leadership 32% Don't know how 32% Don't believe there is a measurable return 16% Don't believe the cost of measurement is justified 14% Source: WORKING WELL: A Global Survey of Health Promotion, Workplace Wellness and Productivity Strategies Buck Consultants, July

12 New Study Promoting Mental Well-being: Addressing Worker Stress and Psychosocial Risks Objective: Examine strategies and practices to promote employee mental well-being Participants: Data collected employers 31 countries Focus on four countries: Brazil Singapore Kingdom States 12

13 Rate the level of stress in your organization High or Very High Moderate Low or Very Low 13

14 Change in Level of Stress/Burnout How have employee mental well-being, burnout or workplace stress changed over the last five years? Gotten better Stayed the same Gotten worse 14

15 Top Reasons for Addressing Mental Well-being Brazil Singapore Kingdom Performance (process, quality) Employee engagement Productivity (output, quantity) Employee motivation Job satisfaction Employee physical well-being Absenteeism Workplace accidents/injury Drug and alcohol use States 15

16 Employer Responsibility How much responsibility should employers have to provide a working environment that supports or promotes mental well-being? Good or Great Deal of Responsibility Some Responsibility Very Little or No Responsibility 16

17 Organizational Support How supportive is your organization of employee mental well-being? Extremely or very supportive Moderately Slightly or not at all 17

18 Organizational Culture To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Our organization s culture supports the mental well-being of our employees. Agree or Strongly Agree Neither Disagree or Strongly Disagree 18

19 Top Programs (Focused on the Individual) Brazil Singapore Kingdom Physical activity programs Leadership training (focusing on the individual) States Employee assistance program (EAP) Work/life balance support programs Guidance on effective communication styles Health care advocacy services Time management and/or delegation skills

20 Fastest Growing Programs (Focused on the Individual) Brazil Singapore Kingdom Resilience building programs Stress awareness campaigns Vitality or energy management Time management/delegation skills Personal lifestyle management coaching Online healthy lifestyle programs Financial well-being resources Work/life balance support programs Leadership training (focus on individual) Yoga/mediation/relaxation/mindfulness States 20

21 Top Programs (Focused on the Psychosocial Work Environment) Brazil Singapore Kingdom States Performance appraisals and reward systems Training and career advancement programs Employee input sessions and opportunities for feedback Leadership/manager/supervisor training (focusing on leadership style)

22 Fastest Growing Programs (Focused on the Psychosocial Work Environment) Brazil Singapore Kingdom States Health circles (facilitated discussion groups to help improve working environments) Workplace environment redesign Workgroup communication training Job redesign (reducing workload) Team building programs

23 Top Policies/Standards Brazil Singapore Kingdom Workplace safety Discrimination policy Harassment/bullying policy Violence policy Flexible work schedules Telecommuting Vehicle operation (e.g., break policy, defensive driving, mobile use, etc.) States Job sharing

24 Fastest Growing Policies/Standards Brazil Singapore Kingdom States Job sharing Telecommuting Flexible work schedules policies (e.g. limiting use after work hours) Sabbatical program Vehicle operation (e.g., break policy, defensive driving, mobile use, etc.)

25 Metrics Used to Track Mental Well-being We track it We share results with senior leadership 25

26 Thank You! Barry Hall Buck Consultants Wolf Kirsten International Health Consulting 26

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