The people equation: How human wellbeing can multiply business results

As organizations in the U.S. navigate digital transformation and economic uncertainty, protecting their most valuable asset—their people—is critical.

Consider this: 

• 67 percent of U.S. employees report moderate to severe mental health risks
• 34 percent experience constant stress
• Stress levels have steadily increased since 2004

These challenges can have direct financial implications on organizations. Between 2021-2023, mental health-related short-term disability claims rose by 15 percent. Employee disengagement costs organizations millions through burnout, absenteeism and high turnover. 

Forward-thinking organizations recognize that employee wellbeing exists on a continuum – from feeling well to struggling to feeling unwell – with people requiring different supports at different moments along their journey, with a focus on preventative vs. reactive care.

Employers that invest in comprehensive employee support see measurable gains in productivity, lower absenteeism, reduced healthcare costs, and stronger engagement and retention. 

This eBook examines why traditional approaches to employee health and wellbeing are evolving, and how connecting people with care proactively and responsively can help to drive a healthier workforce, while boosting productivity, engagement, retention and other key business metrics.