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🚨 New research shows while companies in Singapore are taking steps to support employee well-being, there is a gap between the focus of employer’s well-being programmes and what employees need the most.  🚨 While 51% of employers focus on mental well-being and 49% prioritize physical well-being, employees have expressed that financial well-being is their top concern (53%). Surprisingly, only 8% of employers consider financial well-being a priority. It's time for organisations to realign their focus and address the growing demand for financial well-being support, ensuring employees feel empowered and secure in all aspects of their lives. 💼💰 Read more in the link below!

💙 [#AXAMindHealthStudy #Workers] Workplace stress is a pervasive challenge that can become overwhelming, prompting individuals to consider avoiding the office altogether. We were joined by Emily Li, our Chief Employee Benefits and Wellness Officer, and Angela Wong, our Chief Marketing and Customer Officer, to unveil the findings of our latest annual study – the "AXA Study of Mind Health and Wellbeing 2024". We also had Denise Tam, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Dr. Claudia Ng, Registered Chiropractor to share their insights on how mental health impact our physical wellness. The study reveals that 77% of Hong Kong workers have encountered at least one mental health issue related to their job, with nearly half requiring sick leave as a result. This survey, which assesses mind health and wellbeing globally, painting a concerning picture of the challenges faced by Hong Kong's workforce, highlighting the pressing need for employers to take decisive action. AXA has long been an advocate of mental health awareness, and we are now moving forward to provide actionable solutions and treatments. We are actively developing new mental health offerings and services to foster resilience among individuals in Hong Kong. Recognising the power of partnerships, we have made it a key strategic focus to enhance our mental health proposition for customers, aiming to address this prevalent issue. Learn more about the study: https://lnkd.in/ekmTXDTc Sally YW Wan, Angela Wong, David Ng, Emily Li, Isabel Lam, Janet Lee, Jonathan Li, Kenneth Lai, Laurent Cholvy, Virginia Lui, Sadie Lam, Erica Liu, Matthew Cheng #AXAHongKong #Insurance #MindHealth #Workers #EmployeeBenefits 

Is your organization fully committed to prioritizing employee well-being, or is it still an afterthought? Here's a reality check: According to WHO, while 60% of the world is working, a staggering 12 billion working days are lost each year due to depression and anxiety—costing the global economy $1 trillion annually in lost productivity. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a call for change. Prioritizing wellness isn’t just a box to tick; it’s essential for personal and professional success. With World Mental Health Day just around the corner, SpeakIn is proud to dedicate the month of October to 'Emotional and Mental Wellness.' This initiative is a step towards promoting emotional well-being, offering valuable insights from our SpeakIn Experts on how to foster a healthier and happier workforce. How is your organization cultivating a more fulfilled and well-balanced workforce? Tell us in the comments. Reach out to us NOW or share this with someone who needs this. #PriortizeWellnessWithSpeakIn Mimi Nicklin, YuJin Wong, Michelle Mah, Hayley Mulenda, Dr Sid Warrier Shernik Shah Surabhi Shrivastava Praveen Kumar Tejashree Bhandari Mohd A. Ishita Lakhani Ritendra Mukherjee Fareen Dossani Singapore Speaker Bureau Indian Speaker Bureau Malaysia Speaker Bureau

Prioritizing Mental Wellness in the Workplace Did you know that nearly half of Singapore's workforce feels exhausted after a day at work? It's a clear sign that burnout is becoming a serious issue. Overwork, personal pressures, and job security anxieties are driving this trend. What's more concerning is that many workers are also struggling with motivation—26% attribute this to not feeling appreciated at work. The latest survey by Telus Health highlights the urgent need for employers to prioritize mental health support. Shockingly, over half of the respondents report their workplaces lack essential mental health programs such as confidential counselling and wellness services. Furthermore, a significant portion are uncertain if these resources are available. Neglecting mental health not only impacts employee well-being but also has significant economic implications, including reduced productivity and increased healthcare costs. Long-term, it could lead to more severe issues like clinical depression and anxiety disorders. The 'always on' work culture, driven by smartphones, pressures employees to be available after hours, contributing to exhaustion and decreased productivity. To address these issues, organizations should consider regular workload assessments, offering flexible work arrangements, counselling and providing mental health support. Share your insights and experiences on fostering a supportive and resilient workforce. Let’s learn together! For more insights and updates on workplace mental wellness, follow our page and give this post a like! #MentalWellness #WorkplaceHealth #Burnout #EmployeeSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #Counseling #FlexibleWorkArrangements https://lnkd.in/gZTuF72F

Prioritizing Mental Wellness in the Workplace Did you know that nearly half of Singapore's workforce feels exhausted after a day at work? It's a clear sign that burnout is becoming a serious issue. Overwork, personal pressures, and job security anxieties are driving this trend. What's more concerning is that many workers are also struggling with motivation—26% attribute this to not feeling appreciated at work. The latest survey by Telus Health highlights the urgent need for employers to prioritize mental health support. Shockingly, over half of the respondents report their workplaces lack essential mental health programs such as confidential counselling and wellness services. Furthermore, a significant portion are uncertain if these resources are available. Neglecting mental health not only impacts employee well-being but also has significant economic implications, including reduced productivity and increased healthcare costs. Long-term, it could lead to more severe issues like clinical depression and anxiety disorders. The 'always on' work culture, driven by smartphones, pressures employees to be available after hours, contributing to exhaustion and decreased productivity. To address these issues, organizations should consider regular workload assessments, offering flexible work arrangements, counselling and providing mental health support. Share your insights and experiences on fostering a supportive and resilient workforce. Let’s learn together! For more insights and updates on workplace mental wellness, follow our page and give this post a like! #MentalWellness #WorkplaceHealth #Burnout #EmployeeSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #Counseling #FlexibleWorkArrangements https://lnkd.in/gZTuF72F

Promoting health within your business not only enhances employee wellbeing but also boosts productivity and morale. Here are some tips for fostering a healthier workplace: ✅ Encourage regular breaks: short, frequent breaks can help reduce stress and prevent burnout. ✅ Promote physical activity: offer incentives for employees to participate in fitness programmes or provide on-site workout facilities. ✅ Provide healthy snacks: stock the office with nutritious snacks and beverages. ✅ Mental health support: offer resources and support for mental health, including counselling services and stress management workshops. ✅ Ergonomic workstations: ensure that workspaces are ergonomically designed to prevent strain and injuries. ✅ Flexible work schedules: allow flexible hours or remote work options to help employees balance work and personal life. ✅ Health screenings: regular health check-ups and screenings can catch potential issues early and promote overall wellness. Creating a culture of health is beneficial for everyone. Head to our website to find out how Alert Health can help your business. https://lnkd.in/eQqmf9xS #OccupationalHealth #HealthAndSafetyAtWork #SafetyAtWork #WorkPlaceSafety #OccupationalHealthServices #CorporateWellness #WorkerHealthRequirements

6 Practical Ways To Improve Your Wellbeing At Work In 2024 The start of a new year is the perfect time to envision where you’ll go and set goals to get there. Whether or not you make actual resolutions for the new year, chances are you’re thinking consciously about what the new year has in store for you—and how you can make it a good experience.

In the course of just a few years, the workplace has undergone a total transformation. The pandemic normalised digital and distributed work almost overnight, while the rapid pace of organisational development has given rise to workplaces in a near-constant state of change. The cost of this transformation? A silent yet persistent crisis in workplace wellbeing. The evidence is clear. As well as Gallup's stark insight below, we could cite: 👉 Deloitte - Poor wellbeing cost UK employers £56bn between 2020 and 2021. 👉 Deloitte - 40% of UK turnover costs can now be attributed to mental health problems. 👉 Mental Health UK 1 in 5 UK workers needed to take time off work in the last year for stress-related issues. 👉 Champion Health - 65% of employees cite workload as the biggest cause of stress. Don't get us wrong, change and innovation are important to organisational progress. But nothing good happens in a business without its people. No change project can succeed with an unhealthy, disengaged workforce, and no exciting new technology will thrive in their hands either. Your people are your greatest strategic asset. It's time to treat wellbeing as the key business objective it is. 📙 Discover how to take a proactive, data-driven approach to wellbeing at work in our free guide, linked in the comments below. #HowDoYouHarkn? #wellbeing #wellbeingatwork #workplacewellbeing #employeewellbeing #employeelistening #employeevoice #wellness #burnout #change

😀 More ambition required 👏 .. Yep, research is bearing out the fact that personal agency in workplace well-being is not going to cut the mustard. 😉 Worth checking out these recent findings-from The University of Oxford and the Wellbeing Research Centre that organisation-level changes are what is required as there is NO evidence of improved well-being after individual-level mental health interventions from this large-scale study of over 46,000 UK workers. (see the link in comments for further detail). 🤔 What do you think? Is there a place for individual workplace wellbeing- or is it just company wellbeing washing? An act of devolved responsibility? The purpose of Yakbit is to examine some of the everyday meeting interactions to gain some important performance metrics to see who is really holding the space. Those that talk the loudest or make the greater contributions can skew input, process and outcomes. This has the potential to be an important organisational level intervention that will make a difference. Change the workplace, not the worker. ➡ The team manager is often a process expert, and yet presented daily with the task of managing complex human interactions. ➡ New data insights, with additional coaching can help greater team engagement, boost performance and be a useful everyday inclusion metric. 🙋♀️ Currently building Yakbit to provide data-led performance insights for the workplace, For an organisation this provides: •Objective metrics to report on everyday inclusion at work •Greater productivity and results •Quantitative data to better understand employee engagement & well being •Innovative, scalable and affordable interventions to address performance Currently raising, so if you are interested in investment opportunities, please do get in touch. The time really is now. #investments #dataanalytics #workplacewellness #employeeengagement