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
Ready to go deeper?
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