How do you prioritize health and find community at work while juggling deadlines, meetings, commutes and more?
It’s a tricky balancing act, which is why many organizations are embracing creative initiatives and thoughtful approaches to make it easier for people to take care of themselves, connect with each other and contribute to a culture of workforce well-being.
A 2023 survey found that 82% of employees experience burnout in their jobs, and almost 40% feel there’s no one at their company who relates to their life experiences. The American Heart Association—which conducted the research as part of its enduring commitment to workforce health—adds crucial context: The struggles workers face are often more pronounced for certain groups, including people who are Black, Latino, Asian and Native American, LGBTQ+ employees, essential workers and parents.
As champions for workforce health equity, the American Heart Association aims to help employers close these gaps, sharing the latest science and insights into what keeps employees healthy and businesses thriving. The Association’s Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard—a free, comprehensive benchmarking tool for leaders to assess and improve their benefits, policies and practices—helps organizations approach well-being with intention and ingenuity across all facets of their culture.
Below, three employers that scored among the top of the 492 organizations that completed the Scorecard1 in 2023 share how their results fuel ongoing efforts to optimize employee well-being. A Florida school district helps teachers put their health first, food and beverage company Nestlé learns from employees to build a flexible benefits strategy and retailer Levi Strauss & Co. focuses on improving benefits for caregivers in nearly 50 countries.
Learn how their concrete solutions make for healthier employees who are set up to do their best work.
1 Please note the American Heart Association (AHA) does not endorse or promote products or services from other organizations. Comments and opinions expressed in this editorial by people outside the AHA do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the AHA.
59%
of employees say they at least sometimes have an unmanageable workload
of employees say they're always or often burned out in their professional role
25%
employees say their employer offers mental health benefits
3 in 10
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