A new report from Great Place To Work® and Johns Hopkins analyzes more than 1.3 million employee responses collected from over 2,769 organizations via the Trust Index™ Survey. Researchers compared data from 2019 to 2024 to understand how employee well-being is changing in the post-pandemic era.
This year’s research shows a decline in employee well‑being, echoing broader industry research. In some organizations, lower scores reflect reduced flexibility, such as tighter policies on remote work or flexible hours. In others, declines appear tied to macroeconomic pressures, including inflation and heightened productivity demands.
Employees who experience high levels of well-being in the workplace are three times more likely to intend to stay with their employer and three times more likely to recommend their employer to others.
Companies that supported five key employee groups (women, frontline workers, hourly workers, people of color, and long tenured workers) during times of crisis posted a remarkable 14.4% market gain.
New research from Great Place To Work explores the strategies used by Coats, a global manufacturing company, to foster well-being in challenging conditions.
Well-being in the U.S. has steadily declined since 2020, with certain groups disproportionately affected, according to new research in partnership Johns Hopkins University.
By creating a climate of mental and emotional support, personal support, financial health and meaningful connections, business leaders can provide a foundation for positive well-being that allows employees to flourish.
After researching the practices of Certified™ great workplaces and employee surveys, 6 key practices can help managers improve employee well-being.
