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\nInternational survey by Alight, Business Group on Health identifies how companies can amplify wellbeing benefits<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–While employees across the United States and Europe continue to report high levels of stress, a surprising percentage do not take full advantage of their workplace\u2019s wellbeing initiatives, despite employers\u2019 continued prioritization of these programs, a new survey has found.\n<\/p>\n

\nAccording to findings from Alight\u2019s and Business Group on Health\u2019s research series, 2022 Alight International Workforce and Wellbeing Mindset Study<\/a><\/i>, close to three-quarters (73%) of workers reported high or moderate levels of stress. Additionally, more than one-third (34%) of workers reported suffering symptoms of burnout, while only one in three employees said their employer cared about their wellbeing.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThese sentiments demonstrate a disconnect in employees\u2019 views of their workplace wellbeing benefits, as large employers have continued to make significant investments in workforce wellbeing benefits and programs,\u201d said Ellen Kelsay, president and CEO of Business Group on Health.\n<\/p>\n

\nJust 15% of employees in the United States and the United Kingdom reported being aware of employer-sponsored stress-management programs. And of those who were aware of the benefit, less than one-quarter (23%) said they used it, even though 32% of employees wanted their employer to offer more mental health resources.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe survey findings identified key areas of opportunity for companies in prioritizing the total wellbeing of their workforce and increasing employee awareness and adoption of available wellbeing programs. These include:\n<\/p>\n