Mental health remains a defining workplace issue, and in 2025 fewer employees believe their employer truly cares about their well-being, a perception strongly tied to lower job satisfaction, higher burnout, and greater intent to leave. Over half (52%) feel their employer cares only “somewhat” or less, and the share who believe their employer cares a great deal or a moderate amount fell from 54% in 2024 to 48% in 2025. Stress and burnout are widespread (72% report at least moderate workplace stress; 61% report at least moderate burnout), driven mainly by heavy workload (35%) plus long hours and too many meetings, while external pressures like finances and uncertainty also weigh heavily. Employees increasingly want structural fixes—more PTO and flexibility—over traditional programs like EAPs, and a work-life balance gap persists (63% of employers vs. 52% of employees think balance is well supported). Mental health benefits are now “non-negotiable”: 74% say mental health coverage is as important as physical health, and 70% say it will influence job decisions, especially among Gen Z and millennials.

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