The Future of Employee Well-being Infographic 

How Leading Employers Build Resilience and Reduce Burnout in 2025

Employee well-being has become more than a checkbox on an HR to-do list. In today’s workplace, top employers see it as a business imperative, one directly tied to performance, retention, and employee experience. But most organizations still face a crucial gap: while wellness programs are widespread, true well-being remains elusive for many teams.

In partnership with HR.com, we sponsored an in-depth look at what separates high-performing organizations from the rest. Here’s what you need to know from the newly released Future of Employee Well-being 2025 research and how you can put these insights into action.

Well-being Is a Competitive Advantage

It’s not enough to simply offer a wellness program and hope for the best. According to HR.com’s research, nearly 90% employers measure well-being, yet only a small share feel confident their programs are effective. Burnout, anxiety, and chronic overwork still top the list of challenges plaguing today’s teams.

When well-being falls short, the impacts ripple across organizations. Turnover rises, engagement dips, and productivity suffers.

Key Findings: Driving Results, Not Just Activity

Burnout Is Rising:

• 82% of employers cite stress as a major concern
• 70% say burnout is prevalent
• Over half report ongoing issues with chronic overwork and resource constraints

Programs vs. Outcomes:
Despite 84% offering Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and 66% providing mental health benefits, only 27% feel these resources move the needle. Leaders admit: having a program is no longer enough. Execution, accountability, and measurement separate true well-being leaders from the pack.

What Leaders Do Differently:

• Twice as likely to track early risk signals, like workload imbalances, chronic understaffing, or toxic misconduct
• Three times more likely to link well-being to tangible business outcomes such as retention and productivity
• Invest more in manager training, culture-building, and innovative support like suicide-prevention or flexible work

Measuring What Matters

Most companies say they measure well-being. Yet digging deeper, the research shows many rely on surface-level indicators: annual surveys or simple engagement scores. High-performing employers go further. They tie people analytics directly to business results and act on early warning signs, not just lagging metrics.

Leadership and Culture Drive Change

One standout insight: organizations with well-trained managers and a workplace value of accountability see far better well-being outcomes. Leaders who hardwire these priorities across the organization, not just HR functions, are more likely to report resilient, high-performing teams.

Preparing for an Evolving Landscape

The future of employee well-being isn’t static. Half of surveyed employers plan to strengthen programs for health, financial education, and even digital and AI-related well-being. Innovative organizations are already exploring how technology and behavior intelligence can give them a proactive edge.

Fama’s Perspective: Why It Matters

At Fama, we know that preventing employee burnout and building healthy workplaces isn’t a one-time project; it’s an ongoing, strategic commitment. Using online behavioral insights, Fama helps organizations spot potential risks before they escalate. From social media background checks to employee screening and rescreening, our solutions are designed to safeguard your people and workplace while fueling organizational success.

By ensuring that risk signals like toxic behaviors or warning signs of disengagement are caught early, organizations can respond faster, support their people more effectively, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing workplace.

Action Steps for HR Leaders

Ready to make well-being work at your organization?

• Embrace meaningful, data-driven metrics like behavioral intelligence, not just engagement scores
• Train managers to recognize and address signs of burnout
• Build accountability from the C-suite down
• Integrate well-being into the fabric of your culture
• Prepare for the future with digital tools, proactive policies, and a flexible mindset

Check out the full “Future of Employee Well-being 2025” infographic for comprehensive findings, proven strategies, and new ideas to protect and strengthen your workforce.

Complete the form to download the infographic and see how Fama is supporting leading employers on the road to healthier, safer, and more productive workplaces.

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