Workplace wellbeing research & thought leadership on burnout, engagement & resilience

A study, involving over 46,000 workers across 233 organisations, explored the impact of various individual wellbeing interventions on participants' mental health challenges the prevalent notion that individual-level interventions are the answer to improving worker well-being.

A study analysing 1,600 US companies and drawing from a data set of more than 15 million surveys on wellbeing, revealed a clear correlation: Companies with higher average levels of wellbeing are more valuable, have greater returns on assets, and report higher annual profits. 

Engagement is a powerful catalyst for increased productivity and bottom-line performance. However, when pursued in isolation, it can be a double-edged sword. The intense focus on work without a corresponding emphasis on employee wellbeing can lead to burnout, stress, and a subsequent decline in performance.

Traditional wellbeing tools are increasingly proving inadequate in addressing the unique stressors of today's brittle, anxious, non-linear, incomprehensible (BANI) world. 

The time has come for businesses to shift from crisis management to a proactive stance, adopting strategies that accurately measure and address mental health concerns before they escalate.

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies have gained prominence. Mental wellbeing emerges as a critical and often overlooked aspect that deserves a central place in corporate ESG strategies.