Elevate Your Organization to 2023 Standards in Wellness and Health

• 83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress, with 25% saying their job is the number one stressor in their lives.

• About one million Americans miss work each day because of stress.

• 76% of US workers report that workplace stress affects their personal relationships.

• Depression-induced absenteeism costs US businesses $51 billion a year, as well as an additional $26 billion in treatment costs.

• Middle-aged participants had a 27% increase in the belief that their financial status would be affected by stress in the 2010s compared to the 1990s.

• More than 50% of workers are not engaged at work as a result of stress, leading to a loss of productivity.

• Companies spend around 75% of a worker’s annual salary to cover lost productivity or to replace workers.

• The main causes of workplace stress are workload (39% of workers), interpersonal issues (31%), juggling work and personal life (19%), and job security (6%).

For further analysis by zippia.com broke down of the data in the following ways:

Top Causes | Productivity | Coping | Job + Industry | Gender + Age | Trends | Health Effects

According to Gallup’s research, wellness is just a component of a flourishing life. Wellness refers to a way of living that promotes good health beyond just being free from diseases. On the other hand, wellbeing encompasses a more comprehensive and holistic approach to living that enables one to thrive in all areas of life.

The responsibility of ensuring the wellbeing of employees often falls on employers. Gallup’s research has shown that unhealthy habits among employees have significant consequences for employers. The costs associated with poor employee wellbeing go beyond just health insurance. They ultimately affect employee engagement, productivity, and overall performance. Employers must prioritize the wellbeing of their employees to ensure a thriving and successful workplace.