Mental health remains top concern for employers for a fifth consecutive year – Everywhen
59% of employers were worried about the mental health of their staff, with 49% planning to prioritise mental health support over the next year.
Research from Everywhen has revealed that employee mental health is the top concern for employers for the fifth straight year.
The research found 59% of employers were worried about the mental health of their staff, with 49% planning to prioritise mental health support over the next year.
Employers also raised concerns about the physical health of staff, difficulties accessing GPs and dentists, and financial pressures, both at 49%.
Social health, like isolation from hybrid working, concerned 34% of employers.
Mental health has been the main issue since Everywhen began its annual research in 2022.
Only 13% of employers said none of these concerns applied to them.
When asked about priorities for the next year, 49% of employers said they would focus on mental health, while 27% would focus on financial wellbeing.
Other priorities included health screening, general fitness, and access to virtual GPs, with fewer focusing on issues like fertility, weight loss, or musculoskeletal support.
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