Source: TELUS Mental Health Index
“With low mental health scores nationwide, it’s essential to understand the significant impact on productivity. A workforce that isn’t thriving can’t drive a business to its full potential,” said Paula Allen, Global Leader, Research & Client Insights, TELUS Health, in a statement.
According to the report, workers with poor employer support for physical health lose 79.5 working days of productivity per year.
Those who have poor employer support for mental wellbeing are also losing 79.1 working days of productivity annually.
Haider Amir, Director, Asia at TELUS Health, noted the situation presents employers with the “powerful opportunity” to make a difference in employee wellbeing by prioritising comprehensive wellbeing programmes and creating a supportive workplace culture.
