Retain Top Talent with Wellness, Mental Health, and Work-Life Balance Support
Author: TriStarr
How do you retain top talent in today’s competitive market? Health and wellness benefits, mental health assistance, and work-life balance support may hold the key. A recent Forbes Advisor survey of workers and employers found that 40% of employers say workers leave their job to find a position that offers better employee benefits and 51% of employees valued work-life balance as an important aspect of company culture.
Health and wellness benefits
According to the Forbes survey, two thirds of employees and employers believe employer-covered health insurance is the most important benefit. Yet, with the rising cost of insurance, many companies simply cannot afford to offer fully subsidized health insurance as was common in the past.
But beyond insurance, a comprehensive health and wellness program can help to retain top talent while also improve employee health. Typical wellness program benefits include free or discounted gym memberships, health education classes, smoking cessation programs, and vaccination clinics. According to the CDC, well-implemented workplace health programs can lead to a 25% savings on absenteeism, health care costs, and reduced workers’ compensation and disability management claims, too.
Mental health assistance to retain top talent
Mental health issues and stress in the workplace may affect not only the employee but the entire team, leading to decreased productivity, poor job performance, and communication issues. In its 2023 Workplace Mental Health Trends report, the mental health app Calm found that most employees surveyed wanted their employer to provide mental health support to help them manage their stress and anxiety.
Some of the ways mental health assistance has been offered by employers to help retain top talent include Employee Assistance Programs, counseling services, mental health days, paid subscriptions to mental health apps, a dedicated WiFi-free quiet room, and lunchtime learning sessions to provide information about mental health services and reduce associated stigma. Mental Health First Aid at Work can provide training for employees to help recognize the signs of substance abuse and mental distress in co-workers.
A healthy work-life balance
Work-life balance can improve mental, emotional, and physical health. It involves disconnecting from work when you are at home, taking time to get proper rest, and maintaining productivity at work while still finding time for personal relationships.
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in employees seeking a greater work-life balance. For some, that includes flexible hours or a 4-day workweek. For others, that means working remotely at least part-time. Other ways employers looking to retain top talent can support a healthy work-life balance are to reduce the number of meetings when possible and to encourage use of established vacation days and other paid time off.
TriStarr can help
TriStarr has been connecting good people with top employers in southcentral Pennsylvania since 1989. We know a good match can make it easier for our employers to retain top talent. Our process, experience and attention to detail help us find top talent to fit our employers’ needs and company culture.
Based in Lancaster, PA, TriStarr is a full-service staffing, recruiting, and HR consulting agency. Our services include temp, temp-to-hire, permanent staffing, and supplemental HR services. Contact our team of hiring experts online or call 717-560-2111 to learn more.
How do you retain top talent in today’s competitive market? Health and wellness benefits, mental health assistance, and work-life balance support may hold the key. A recent Forbes Advisor survey of workers and employers found that 40% of employers say workers leave their job to find a position that offers better employee benefits and 51% of employees valued work-life balance as an important aspect of company culture.
Health and wellness benefits
According to the Forbes survey, two thirds of employees and employers believe employer-covered health insurance is the most important benefit. Yet, with the rising cost of insurance, many companies simply cannot afford to offer fully subsidized health insurance as was common in the past.
But beyond insurance, a comprehensive health and wellness program can help to retain top talent while also improve employee health. Typical wellness program benefits include free or discounted gym memberships, health education classes, smoking cessation programs, and vaccination clinics. According to the CDC, well-implemented workplace health programs can lead to a 25% savings on absenteeism, health care costs, and reduced workers’ compensation and disability management claims, too.
Mental health assistance to retain top talent
Mental health issues and stress in the workplace may affect not only the employee but the entire team, leading to decreased productivity, poor job performance, and communication issues. In its 2023 Workplace Mental Health Trends report, the mental health app Calm found that most employees surveyed wanted their employer to provide mental health support to help them manage their stress and anxiety.
Some of the ways mental health assistance has been offered by employers to help retain top talent include Employee Assistance Programs, counseling services, mental health days, paid subscriptions to mental health apps, a dedicated WiFi-free quiet room, and lunchtime learning sessions to provide information about mental health services and reduce associated stigma. Mental Health First Aid at Work can provide training for employees to help recognize the signs of substance abuse and mental distress in co-workers.
A healthy work-life balance
Work-life balance can improve mental, emotional, and physical health. It involves disconnecting from work when you are at home, taking time to get proper rest, and maintaining productivity at work while still finding time for personal relationships.
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in employees seeking a greater work-life balance. For some, that includes flexible hours or a 4-day workweek. For others, that means working remotely at least part-time. Other ways employers looking to retain top talent can support a healthy work-life balance are to reduce the number of meetings when possible and to encourage use of established vacation days and other paid time off.
TriStarr can help
TriStarr has been connecting good people with top employers in southcentral Pennsylvania since 1989. We know a good match can make it easier for our employers to retain top talent. Our process, experience and attention to detail help us find top talent to fit our employers’ needs and company culture.
Based in Lancaster, PA, TriStarr is a full-service staffing, recruiting, and HR consulting agency. Our services include temp, temp-to-hire, permanent staffing, and supplemental HR services. Contact our team of hiring experts online or call 717-560-2111 to learn more.
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