Workforce State of Mind
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Twenty percent of people in the US (50 million) are living with a mental health condition.1
The workforce is in need of their organizations’ investment in mental health resources, and over the last five years, employers have doubled their efforts. It’s a positive trend in the right direction, but there is plenty of room to improve.
Employee burnout rates are higher than ever
Among workers who are concerned about their mental health, 75% cite burnout as their biggest mental health challenge, up from 55% only six months prior.
Room for improvement
Seventy-three percent of employers believe they do an excellent job of addressing workforce mental health. However, only 46% of employees say their organization offers adequate emotional health support. And of those who reported a mental health issue in the last 2 years, only 41% agree.
The impact of mental health support on workforce loyalty and satisfaction
Empathy | Of those who say their organization offers adequate mental health support, 76% believe their company cares about them and their well-being. |
Retention | 52% of workers who say their organization offers mental health support say they want to stay at their current jobs for 10+ years. |
Job satisfaction | 75% of employees who work at organizations with high levels of mental health support are happy at their jobs. |
For organizations that do not offer adequate mental health support, the differences are striking. Read more in the Workforce State of Mind report.
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