Employee well-being: The holistic way

Thinking comprehensively about health can help workers live longer, better, and more productively.

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Well-being woes

Companies have invested in better mental health, but employees still struggle with well-being at work.

Article - McKinsey Health Institute

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

A contemporary understanding

A broader approach to health adds physical, social, and spiritual aspects to mental-health concerns.

Image showing people from various ages gathered around as part of a community to illustrate how six years of higher quality life for everyone is within reach in the report titled “Adding years to life and life to years"

Report - McKinsey Health Institute

Adding years to life and life to years

Overlooked dimensions

Although social inclusion increases life expectancy and spiritual health improves quality of life through providing purpose, both dimensions are often ignored.

Young African American woman is relaxing on the rooftop with sunset light on her face

Article - McKinsey Health Institute

In sickness and in health: How health is perceived around the world

Sleep on it

Physical health also remains essential to employee well-being. For example, sleep deprivation can hinder EQ, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

Interview - McKinsey Quarterly

How well-being improves performance: An interview with Annastiina Hintsa

Forever young

For the overall health of their future workforce, employers could also consider six societal shifts for healthy aging to promote the well-being of older employees.

Senior father and adult son having a good time on beach at sunset

Article - McKinsey Health Institute

Employee well-being: The holistic way

Well-being woes

A contemporary understanding

Overlooked dimensions

Sleep on it

Forever young

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