More than 3.5 billion working adults spend around 90,000 hours of their lives at work, making the workplace a powerful driver of—or obstacle to—health and well-being. Investing in employee health isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also a smart strategy. According to the McKinsey Health Institute, improving holistic employee health could generate $1,100 to $3,500 per person annually, or 17 to 55 percent of average annual pay.
“This underscores the workplace’s potential to profoundly influence health—not just for the benefit of employees but also for their families and the communities in which they live,” write McKinsey’s Brooke Weddle, Shail Thaker, and coauthors. This Father’s Day, explore six evidence-based principles that can help employers empower fathers—and all employees—to thrive both at work and at home. Then, explore more insights on how to build a healthier workforce.
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Addressing employee burnout: Are you solving the right problem?
A fresh look at paternity leave: Why the benefits extend beyond the personal
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