Running on Empty: Why Workplaces Need a Culture of Well-Being (article 6 of 8)
May 5, 2025
Why Well Being Matters
Work is where many of us spend the majority of our waking hours—and we know in our hearts that it should be a place that supports not just WHAT we do, but WHO we are, including our well-being. Here are a few of the reasons why we at HuWork feel well-being matters at work:
Well-being can be a strategic advantage. Research consistently shows that an employee’s perception of how their employer supports their well-being is strongly tied to retention, performance, and overall company success. Translation: employees will work harder, be more loyal, and have better results. Sadly, according to Gallup only 21% of employees strongly agree that their organization cares about their overall well-being, tying a record low in early 2024.
Mental health conditions are widespread. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reveals that 76% of U.S. workers have experienced at least one symptom of a mental health condition, and 84% believe their workplace contributed to it. While no organization can solve every factor influencing mental health, team leaders can shape workplace conditions to help.
Supported employees are happier and more adaptable. If in a good state, employees can better cope with work fatigue and the ongoing pressure to respond, adapt, and perform under shifting conditions, such as incorporating AI into their roles or dealing with an organizational structure change.
🗝️ Key Takeaway: Well-being is essential for combating modern work fatigue while creating the conditions where employees can flourish.
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