Societal health: adapting work to aid prevention
Employers’ pivotal role in preventative wellbeing strategies:
Organisations must examine job design, flexibility and skills to adapt to changing societal health needs
In the evolving landscape of workforce health, the role of employers in supporting employee wellbeing is more essential than ever. The rise in chronic conditions, coupled with an ageing population and mounting pressures on public healthcare systems, signals a new era for workplace health strategies.
The World Health Organization predicts that by 2030, one in six adults will be over 60, with many still economically active. This demographic shift isn’t just a future issue; its impact on workforce wellbeing demands attention today.
The World Health Organization predicts that by 2030, one in six adults will be over 60, with many still economically active. This demographic shift isn’t just a future issue; its impact on workforce wellbeing demands attention today.
The big picture
Longer working lives in numbers
Of employees have a long-term health condition by the time they reach 60
Of those aged 60 and above are affected by a disability
Of workers over 60 say their health limits the type or amount of work that they can do
People were not participating in the labour market, because of a work-limiting condition
Cite long-term sickness or disability as their main reason for being out of the workforce
Difficult decisions will need to be made around the core benefits organisations offer versus the nice-to-have ones. That’s why it’s so important to listen to employee populations.
UK Corporate Growth Leader, Mercer Marsh Benefits
Explore the findings
- UK Corporate Growth Leader, Mercer Marsh Benefits