THE WIRE  •  WELLNESS IN REAL ESTATE  •  ISSUE 01

Wellness by
the Numbers

Research highlights shaping the future of work, wellbeing, workplace culture, recruitment, and retention.

Research Highlights

10 Statistics Leaders Need to Know

74%

of the workforce will be Gen Z and millennials by 2030

Deloitte, 2025

82%

of Gen Z workers would accept lower pay for better mental health support

SHRM Gen Z Mental Health Report

61%

of millennials and 59% of Gen Z would change jobs if their wellness went unsupported

Deloitte Global Survey, 2025

87%

of employees consider health and wellness programs when choosing an employer

Forbes / WellSteps

67%

of employees report liking their jobs more when their company offers wellness programs

WellSteps, 2022

61%

of employees describe their wellbeing as good or thriving at companies with comprehensive wellness programs vs. 40% without

McKinsey Health Institute

$550B

lost annually by American companies due to disengaged employees

Engagement Institute via HR Dive

58%

of millennials say company wellness programs are essential when considering a job

Forbes / WellSteps

54%

of Gen Z say wellness programs are an essential consideration when looking for a job

Forbes / WellSteps

45%

of employees say wellness programs would make them stay with their employer significantly longer

WellSteps, 2022

95%

of HR professionals say workplace mental health is somewhat or very important to their company's business strategy in 2026

Spring Health, 2026

Only 9%

of HR professionals say their mental/behavioral health solution is driving down health plan spend

Spring Health, 2026

69%

of employees say mental health benefits are very or extremely important when deciding whether to accept or remain at a job

Spring Health, 2026

60%

of burned-out employees say they're emotionally drained and/or exhausted at work

Spring Health, 2026

"We are embedding health and wellbeing at the heart of our business strategy because our people are our greatest asset, and we recognize that a healthy, happy, and committed workforce is vital to our business success."

Alex Gourlay, Former Co-COO, Walgreens Boots Alliance

Sources

Deloitte Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey, 2025

SHRM Gen Z Mental Health Report

Avidon Health — Gen Z & Millennial Workplace Wellness Expectations, 2026

WellSteps — How Wellness Programs Increase Employee Retention, 2022

McKinsey Health Institute — Wellness at Work

Engagement Institute via HR Dive

Forbes Business Development Council, 2018

Spring Health — Workplace Mental Health Report, 2026