Employee Mental Health and Well-being

A global business collaboration making the workplace a driver for health

Research shows that work has a profound impact on our health. A positive work experience has a direct correlation to optimal health, longevity, and life satisfaction, as well as improved business performance. Yet, worldwide, up to one in four employees is experiencing symptoms of burnout, making them six times more likely to leave their jobs. With 3.5 billion people employed globally, employers can seize the tremendous opportunity that exists to advance the mental health and well-being of their workers. The result? A thriving workforce driven by a strong sense of purpose.

OUR FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE

Strengthen the health of your workforce.
Join MHI’s flagship Employee Mental Health & Well-being Initiative

Our research shows that employers need to increase focus on holistic, systemic interventions to prevent burnout rather than focusing in on interventions that target individuals who are showing outward signs of struggle. These systemic interventions include reducing toxic workplace behavior, increasing the sustainability of workloads, and increasing inclusivity and equity.

We provide data, insights, and tools that enable employers to be a positive force in improving employee mental health and well-being in a way that drives change at scale and is good for employees, for business, and for broader communities.

Engaging with this initiative offers several benefits to leaders and their organizations:

Research and insights

Access to the latest thinking around supporting employee health, along with examples of impactful employer actions

Employee Health Platform

Explore our free evidence-based tools to help your organization support the mental health and well-being of your employees

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Dynamic community of peers

Connect with a dynamic community of peers interested in improving employee mental health and well-being

How does my organization get involved?

To learn more, sign up, or refer your organization, please contact us.

Featured Collaborations

We have collaborated with Mental Health America to develop and launch a survey that measures employer support of their employees’ mental health and well-being. The assessment is available to employers at no cost and continues to be scaled within the United States and beyond through our flagship Employee Mental Health and Well-being Initiative.

Mental Health America

We are collaborating with MindFoward, a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to transforming work culture and supporting businesses in creating mentally healthy workplaces, to further scale our no-cost employee mental health and well-being survey by deploying it to their members. By participating in the MHI survey, employers will not only receive valuable insights about their employees' mental health and well-being to inform actions that further support their workforce and businesses but will also have the opportunity to become part of the solution by contributing to broader knowledge development and research on ways to improve employee mental health and well-being. MindForward Alliance.

MindForward Alliance

We are a founding member of the World Wellbeing Movement, a coalition of global leaders from business, civil society, and academia that have come together to help put well-being—including employee mental health—at the heart of decision making in the public and private sectors. The coalition develops evidence-based measurements and approaches to improve well-being while building a community that shares best practices, takes action, and creates momentum for positive change. With our fellow coalition members, we are pursuing solutions and ideas aimed at improving health and well-being globally.

World Wellbeing Movement

Featured Insights

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Present company included: Prioritizing mental health and well-being for all

October 10, 2022 -

A McKinsey Health Institute survey across 15 countries highlights how employers can make mental health a reality, especially for young workers.

Article - McKinsey Health Institute

Heat waves, the war in Ukraine, and stigma: Gen Z’s perspectives on mental health

September 27, 2022 -

A new McKinsey Health Institute survey finds that Gen Z may have higher levels of perceived stigma compared with other generations, but they may be more accepting of people with mental illnesses.

Article - McKinsey Health Institute

Addressing employee burnout: Are you solving the right problem?

May 27, 2022 -

Employers have invested unprecedented resources in employee mental health and well-being. With burnout at all-time highs, leaders wonder if they can make a difference. Our research suggests they can.

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Addressing the unprecedented behavioral-health challenges facing Generation Z

January 14, 2022 -

A series of consumer surveys and interviews conducted by McKinsey finds Gen Zers reporting the least positive life outlook, including lower levels of emotional and social well-being than older generations.

Featured Collection

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Well-being in the Workplace

This collection explores fostering mind, body, and sense of purpose in individuals, teams, and organizations for a more resilient workforce and improved well-being in the workplace