Between unprecedented digital disruption, intensifying global competition and a strained health system, organisations in New Zealand are facing pressure from every direction.
Consider this:
- 84 per cent of the workforce is living with a moderate to high mental-health risk.
- Forty per cent feel under constant stress, with the concern disproportionately among younger workers and parents
- Less than half (47 per cent) of adults are meeting the minimum standard of daily movement.
These challenges can have direct financial implications for organisations. Poor mental health costs the New Zealand economy an estimated NZD $3.1 billion a year in lost productivity, healthcare and social welfare spending.
The good news is that employers increasingly recognise that employee wellbeing isn’t just about supporting individual health – it’s a strategic approach that can drive organisational performance. The returns speak for themselves – the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) calculated the return on investment at 5:1 for businesses that invest in creating an organisational culture that supports the physical and mental health of teams.
This eBook explores how employers are transforming their approach to workforce support through a comprehensive journey-based model that anticipates and prevents risks, empowers employees and responds effectively to help protect wellbeing when significant issues occur. At each stage, we'll highlight the services that can make a real, tangible difference to both employers and employees, along with the measurable impact that results.