How are hybrid work schedules impacting programme offerings?
We asked 347 global employers about how hybrid work schedules are impacting health and wellbeing (H&W) offerings.
Which of the following types of H&W management programmes/activities do you currently offer? What percentage of your eligible workforce participates?
On average, companies offer 7 programmes, about the same number of programmes as last year. The popularity of several of the most-offered programmes has risen, including H&W website/portal, up 24%, wellness coaching, up 38%, and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), up 27%.
In 2022, the five most-offered programmes included: H&W website/portal – 42%; wellness coaching – 40%; health risk assessments – 39%; EAPs – 38%; and gym membership discounts – 35%. The programmes with highest participation rates were: near-site medical clinic – 33% and gym membership discounts – 32%. Flu shots, financial wellbeing and case management all had 31% participation rates.
In 2022, the five most-offered programmes included: H&W website/portal – 42%; wellness coaching – 40%; health risk assessments – 39%; EAPs – 38%; and gym membership discounts – 35%. The programmes with highest participation rates were: near-site medical clinic – 33% and gym membership discounts – 32%. Flu shots, financial wellbeing and case management all had 31% participation rates.
From 2020 to 2022, employers said they would consider offering new programs in the next 3 years, including:
virtual telemed – 23%, in both 2021 and 2022; health biometric screenings – 22% said they would consider it in 2020, 16% in 2021 and 23% in 2022; health/fitness challenges – 16% said they would consider it in 2020, 18% in 2021 and 22% in 2022; virtual fitness offerings – 17% said they would consider it in in 2021 and 22% in 2022; and, access to an on-site health specialist – 16% said they would consider it in both 2020 and 2021, while 21% said they would consider it in 2022.
From 2020 to 2022, employers said they would consider offering new programs in the next 3 years, including: virtual telemed – 23%, in both 2021 and 2022; health biometric screenings – 22% said they would consider it in 2020, 16% in 2021 and 23% in 2022; health/fitness challenges – 16% said they would consider it in 2020, 18% in 2021 and 22% in 2022; virtual fitness offerings – 17% said they would consider it in in 2021 and 22% in 2022; and, access to an on-site health specialist – 16% said they would consider it in both 2020 and 2021, while 21% said they would consider it in 2022.
Over the last 3 years, employers have offered on-site health services, including: health promotion/wellness coordinator – 55% in 2020, 54% in 2021 and 63% in 2022; nutrition counseling – 50% in 2020, 51% in 2021 and 59% in 2022; EAP counseling – 33% in 2020, 22% in 2021 and 29% in 2022; and, health advocacy service – 19% in 2020, 17% in 2021 and 23% in 2022.
Over the last 3 years, employers have offered on-site health services, including: health promotion/wellness coordinator – 55% in 2020, 54% in 2021 and 63% in 2022; nutrition counseling – 50% in 2020, 51% in 2021 and 59% in 2022; EAP counseling – 33% in 2020, 22% in 2021 and 29% in 2022; and, health advocacy service – 19% in 2020, 17% in 2021 and 23% in 2022.
Definitely, COVID-19 has been a huge obstacle stopping us from expanding and working more efficiently.
— Employer in UAE
What H&W programme changes should you consider to continue meeting the needs of employees who follow hybrid work schedules?
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2022 International Wellness in the Workplace Study
Optum surveyed large employers around the world to better understand current health and wellbeing strategies and practices.
Health and wellbeing now a top priority, say employers
Employee health and wellbeing is a top priority — and it’s increasing in importance over time.
Health and wellbeing challenges in the APAC region
Current challenges include effective H&W programme promotion and motivating employees to participate.
Survey methodology
- 347 international employers located in APAC, EMEA or LATAM regions
- Global companies with 3,000+ employees
- Decision-makers in human resources, executive, management or administrative roles
- Surveys administered online from 7 April to 5 May 2022