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How are global employers driving employee engagement in health and wellness programmes?

In our Global Employer Insights Survey: Health and Wellbeing, Optum surveyed 347 global employers to better understand current health and wellbeing (H&W) practices. Employers told us how they’re motivating employees to engage in their own wellbeing.

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What modality do you feel is or would be most effective in driving employee engagement in H&W programmes?

The most effective means varies by work environment, but overall, mobile apps have a slight edge over email.

Key ways global employers engage employees in their wellbeing.

Does your company use or plan to use health-related mobile apps as part of your overall H&W management strategy?

More employers are including health-related mobile apps in their H&W strategy, especially in APAC.

Two graphs showing percentages of companies planning to use mobile apps over time and by region.

Is your company currently paying for H&W apps for your employees?

About 3 in 4 employers are currently paying for various types of health-related apps, with peer-to-peer support apps lagging slightly.

Graph showing which H&W apps global employers are paying for.

We have successfully achieved overall health of our employees with the apps available.

Employer in India

How might you use H&W mobile apps more effectively to motivate employees and create a culture of health ownership?

Optum can help. We’re on a mission to create a healthier world. At Optum, we understand that corporate success starts with a healthy workforce. Our integrated health solutions, including our global Employee Assistance Programme, help advance your health and wellbeing strategy to build a culture of health within your organisation.

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Global Employer Insight Survey: Mobile Apps

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