Employee Well-Being and Mental Health: Learning and Leading Toward a Healthier Workplace
Employee Well-Being and Mental Health: Learning and Leading Toward a Healthier Workplace
10 PagesThis HSI whitepaper highlights the growing importance of employee well-being and mental health in the workplace. Nearly 60% of employees report daily stress, while depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Workload, lack of recognition, inequality, and blurred work-life boundaries drive declines in well-being, costing the global economy up to \$1 trillion annually. Leaders can foster healthier workplaces by strengthening soft skills, creating action plans, modeling positive behaviors, and providing resources. Supporting both personal and organizational mental health builds resilience, reduces absenteeism, improves engagement, and drives productivity.
