Wellbeing
Deteriorating mental wellbeing in the workplace is a looming crisis. Worldwide, depression and anxiety affect 10% of people, cost the economy US$1 trillion a year and has doubled in 25 years. Yet governments only spend 3% of health budgets on mental health. Businesses see rising long-term sick leave, spiralling staff costs and a never-ending recruitment treadmill. Progressive companies are investing in wellbeing programs, but it doesn’t seem to be working. Why? With the false gods of competitiveness and greed continuing to ratchet up pressure for more growth, productivity and profits, wellbeing will always be sacrificed first.
— Wayne Visser
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