Employees Deeply Value Health And WellBeing, Finds IWBI's 2023 State Of Workforce WellBeing Poll

Physical and mental health, DEI and workplace flexibility identified as top employee priorities, first worker health survey reveals

The WELL Building International Institute (IWBI), the global body driving market transformation through healthy buildings, organizations and communities, today released the results of the IWBI State of Employee Well-Being 2023 Survey , which shows that nearly all (96%) agree. this. with a healthy lifestyle. Work environment is important for employee productivity. According to the results, most US workers also say that health and wellness are a "necessity" for business and that employers should be "ethically committed" to supporting them.

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The 2023 IWBI Workforce Well-Being Survey by The Harris Poll sought to better understand how American workers prioritize and feel their employers invest in well-being, health, well-being and equality in their work environment. The Harris Poll surveyed more than 1,000 full-time Americans age 25 and older over two weeks in January 2023 to provide timely information on the current state of the workforce, including multiple trends driven and amplified by COVID-19. . 19 pandemics with 19 epidemics in the last three years. As a result, employees consistently demonstrated strong and positive attitudes toward wellness-based practices, the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and workplace flexibility. You can read the report on the main results of the study here.

"The results of this survey clearly show that employees value their well-being and expect the same from their employers," said IWBI President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon. "Employers who invest in the health of their employees have a distinct advantage in attracting and retaining the talent they need to thrive in today's economy."

The survey showed that the vast majority of employees value a healthy work environment and how the company invests in their health, safety and well-being . Specifically, the survey found:

• 96% of employees agree that a healthy work environment is important to employee productivity.
• Almost 9 in 10 (87%) agree that employers are "ethically committed" to creating a work environment that improves the health, safety and well-being of their employees.
• More than 8 in 10 workers (84%) agree that improving employee health is a "must have" for companies.
• 81% agree that the physical work environment in their organization has a major impact on their health and well-being.

Given the current focus on back-office issues, the survey also found that the majority of employees (74%) are happy to return to physical workplaces . However, general health concerns top the list of travel-related employee concerns for employees who telecommute at least one day per week . Specifically, the survey found:

• Nearly three-quarters (74%) of employees agree that the workplace at their company is something they look forward to or look forward to.
• General health concerns, including health, safety and mental health concerns, top the list of employee concerns when returning to a company's physical workplace on a full- or part-time basis (49% travel related) among less remote workers. . more than one day a week.

The survey also showed that employees see DEI's efforts as an integral part of the company's commitment to health . In addition, the company's DEI efforts are mainly focused on employee job satisfaction and workplace comfort. Specifically, the survey found:

• 83% of employees agree that DEI initiatives are an important part of the organization's overall commitment to employee health and well-being.
• 78% of employees say their company's commitment to DEI is an important part of their job satisfaction.
• 83% of employees agree that companies that actively promote DEI initiatives make work more enjoyable.

"This timely and important study provides us with representative data on how today's workforce has experienced a staggering amount of change in recent years," said Dr. Matthew Trowbridge, IWBI Chief Medical Officer. “From this survey, we can learn a lot about the state of our workforce in the United States. But one message is deafeningly clear. Employees want to work for companies that prioritize and invest in their health and well-being, which helps support equity, a welcoming culture, flexibility and other well-being-oriented strategies.”

A majority of the national workforce agrees that healthy employees are essential to a company's bottom line . In fact, 95% agree (62% strongly agree) that a healthy workforce is critical to a company's financial success. In addition, according to the survey, employees consider a company's commitment to health and wellness another important factor in company performance, including employee engagement, company reputation, and employee engagement and retention. Specifically, the survey found:

• 95% agree (52% strongly agree) that they are more likely to work with a company that clearly cares about the health and well-being of its employees.
• More than 9 in 10 employees (92%) agree that a company that cares about the health and well-being of its employees differentiates itself from the competition (43% strongly agree).
• Nearly 4 in 5 employees (79%) say they would not stay with a company that does not put their health first. And nearly 3 in 4 workers (73%) say they won't work for a company that doesn't demonstrate an active investment in employee health and well-being.

Finally, the study found that many workers participate in flexible work arrangements , and those who do are anxious about returning to work.

• On average, employees report working remotely two days per week; and more than two-fifths (45%) of employees telecommute at least one day a week.
• Nearly 4 in 5 workers (78%) who telecommute at least one day a week say they worry about return-to-work demands (whether their company actually sanctions them or not).

About the WELL International Building Institute
The WELL Building Institute International (IWBI) is a not-for-profit corporation and the world's leading organization dedicated to promoting a global culture of human well-being. IWBI engages with its community by providing WELL Building Standard (WELL) assessments and certifications and WELL assessments and certifications, managing WELL AP accreditation, conducting applied research, developing educational resources, and advancing policies that promote health and well-being worldwide. More information about WELL can be found here .

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About the Harris investigation
Harris Poll is a global consulting and research company committed to uncovering the true values ​​of today's society to inspire leaders to create a better future. He works with clients in three key areas: corporate reputation in the 21st century, brand strategy development and performance tracking, and organic media engagement through PR research. One of the oldest polls in the US, Harris Poll has been tracking public opinion, motivation and social sentiment since 1963 and is now part of Stagwell, a Challenger holding company created to transform marketing.

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