Behavioral Health Business January 19, 2024
Most US employers say they are prioritizing improving their employees’ mental health.
Popular interventions like partnering with companies that promise resilience training and mindfulness practices may not help employees as much as advertised. A new study published in the Industrial Relations Journal found that employee wellness initiatives lead to no reliable difference in mental well-being.
The study analyzed data from 2017 and 2018 cross-sectional surveys of data collected at employee and organizational levels in UK workplaces. Its findings suggest no reliable difference in mental well-being between individuals who participated in programs like relaxation practices, coaching and well-being apps.
Employee wellness programs like HealthFirst, FitMind and Vitality promise cost savings for employers through coaching programs and digital tools.
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