Marvin OnumonuMore than half (54%) of employees said access to mental health resources would affect their decision to join or stay at a company, research from Robert Half found.
48% placed the same importance on stress reduction programmes, but a third of businesses did not offer any stress reduction support.
Physical health perks mattered too, with 49% saying gym memberships influenced their job choices.
Over a third (36%) valued in-office activities such as yoga or group exercise, but 41% of employers did not provide these.
Among remote workers, 36% wanted access to virtual activity platforms, while 42% of businesses did not offer them.
Matt Weston, senior managing director UK & Ireland at Robert Half, said: “This data reinforces what we’ve long believed – employee wellbeing must be at the heart of every organisation’s culture.
“At Robert Half, we’ve made meaningful investments in mental health resources, physical activity initiatives and flexible benefits to support our teams.
“When businesses prioritise wellbeing, they don’t just retain talent, they empower people to thrive.”
Weston added: “These findings reflect a broader shift in employee expectations, where wellbeing is no longer seen as a perk but a priority.
“With wellbeing clearly now a key factor in talent attraction and retention, companies that embrace holistic support for their workforce are better positioned to succeed in today’s competitive landscape.”
