U.S., U.K. Workers Have Divergent Views on Wellness
Half of American firms have formal programs, but value is dubious to about one in three British companies.
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Wellness Plans in Need of Checkup: Two recent studies show conflicting views
about the value of employee wellness programs. The number of companies providing
fitness facilities to employees has nearly doubled since 2005, from 38 percent
to more than 60 percent at present, according to a study by Principal Financial.
More than half of all employees say wellness programs offered by their employer
encourage them to work harder and stay longer with their employees. But while
these findings suggest progress is being made by U.S. companies, the reverse
appears to be happening in Great Britain. According to research organization
Investors in People, one-third of British organizations don’t see the value of
wellness investments. Compounding the difficulty is this: British employers
equate wellness with regulatory compliance or providing rest areas, while
employees want improved support from supervisors, flexible working arrangements
and open communication.
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