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Most Well-being Programs Miss
the Mark

Only 41% of organizations say their well-being programs are truly effective. The latest HR.com research reveals why, and what leaders are doing differently.


Most Well-being Programs Miss
the Mark

Download the latest report from HR.com on the future of employee wellbeing. 

Get the full report today and uncover the hidden gaps in employee well-being.

What Separates Well-Being Leaders From Everyone Else

Employers are investing more in employee well-being than ever, but investment alone isn't delivering results. HR.com surveyed 215 HR professionals for its Future of Employee Well-Being report, and found that only 41% of organizations say their well-being programs are truly effective. 

The organizations getting it right — what the report calls "well-being leaders" — take a fundamentally different approach. They're four times more likely to say they're excellent at helping employees manage stress, more than twice as likely to use data like claims analysis to guide their strategy, and consistently more likely to offer integrated physical health programs, from preventive care to lifestyle coaching.

This report breaks down exactly what separates well-being leaders from everyone else — and gives you a benchmark to see where your own program stands.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Unlocking Employee Well-Being Success

Inside The Future of Employee Well-being 2025 report, you’ll discover:

  • Why most programs aren’t addressing employees’ real pain points
  • How well-being leaders outperform others on retention, engagement, and financial performance
  • The overlooked dimensions of well-being (digital, financial, and social) that will define the next era of workplace health
  • Practical strategies HR professionals, health plans, and brokers can implement now

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Future of Employee Well-Being: Frequently Asked Questions

What is HR.com's Future of Employee Well-Being report? HR.com's Future of Employee Well-Being report is an annual industry study examining how organizations approach employee well-being. The 2025 edition surveyed 215 HR professionals between April and July 2025, uncovering which well-being strategies actually drive results — and why most programs still fall short of their potential.
What percentage of employers have an effective employee well-being program? Just 41% of organizations report having a truly effective employee well-being program, according to HR.com's 2025 research. That means most employers are investing in well-being benefits without seeing the engagement, retention, or performance results they're aiming for — a gap the report attributes to strategy, not spending.
What is a "well-being leader" in HR.com's research? A well-being leader is an organization HR.com identifies as running a highly effective well-being program. These organizations are four times more likely to excel at helping employees manage stress and more than twice as likely to use data like claims analysis to guide their well-being strategy.
What do well-being leaders prioritize in their programs? Well-being leaders prioritize integrated physical health programs — including preventive care, disease management, and lifestyle coaching — alongside mental and emotional support. HR.com's research shows physical well-being (83%) and mental/emotional well-being (70%) are the top program priorities among HR professionals overall, with leaders executing more consistently across both.
How can employers close the employee well-being effectiveness gap? Employers can close the gap by using data — like claims analysis — to guide their well-being strategy instead of adding disconnected benefits. Integrating physical activity, nutrition, and mental health support into one cohesive program, rather than offering point solutions, is what separates well-being leaders from the rest, per HR.com's findings.