A global study found that when well-being is actively promoted in the workplace, employees are 2.5 times more likely to view their organisation as a best performer than as a below average performer.
World Economic Forum (2010). The wellness imperative: Creating more effective organizations.
In a review of case studies, PwC UK found that 8 organisations reported an improvement in their external reputation, which was in turn attributed to improved attraction and retention.
Being known as a workplace that promotes positive mental health and well-being can increase staff morale and engagement.
Being known as a workplace that promotes positive mental health and well-being can assist in recruiting and retaining the best and brightest people.
Being known as a workplace that promotes positive mental health and well-being can make you an employer of choice.
In Canada, 63% of participating organisations engaged in a program implementing mental health standards as a strategy for enhancing their reputation.
Building a mentally healthy workplace can increase attraction of top talent because they make great places to work.
A national survey found 56% of Australian employees believe their most senior leader values mental health.
A national survey found only 52% of Australian employees believe their workplace is mentally healthy.
91% of surveyed Australian employees believe that mental health in the workplace is important (88% believe physical safety is important). Despite this, only 52% of employees believe their workplace is mentally healthy.
Survey results found that a mentally healthy workplace was the second most important factor in employees’ decision to accept a new position.
Survey results found that nearly three-quarters of Australian employees say a mentally healthy workplace is important when looking for a job in the future.