Employers say worker wellness will be key for 2024

Employers are sharpening their focus on workplace wellness, as HR experts tell Colette Sheridan

In a competitive labour market, at a time of full employment, employers understand that focusing on mental health in the workplace has never been so important. 

With the country’s childcare, housing and cost-of-living crises, the conditions are a perfect storm for workplace stress. 

That’s why the need for workplace wellness is a big issue in today’s challenging times. A recent Mental Health Ireland survey found that while 39% of staff felt their workplace had strong mental health policies in place, 33% of respondents felt their company did not adhere to the policies or put them into practice.