
16/07/2024
ππΌ Mental health in the workplace: the cost of poor employee mental health has decreased to Β£51bn in 2023 from Β£56bn in 2021, but it's still up from Β£45bn in 2019. Deloitte's latest research reveals some eye-opening stats:
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ 46% of working parents are worried about their kids' mental health, costing UK employers Β£8bn annually due to performance impacts, time off, or job changes.
π₯ 63% of workers are experiencing burnout, up from 51% in 2021.
π Investing in mental health pays off! For every Β£1 spent on supporting employee well-being, employers see an average return of Β£4.70 in productivity.
π The report also shows positive trends: over half (58%) of respondents rated their mental wellbeing as good or excellent. Young adults are feeling better too, with 64% of 18-24-year-olds reporting good mental health, up from 53% last year.
It's clear: prioritizing mental health isn't just good for employeesβit's a smart business move! πͺβ¨