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As we approach the final month of 2024, reports forecasting workforce and workplace trends for the new year are gaining traction. Glassdoor Economic Research recently highlighted five work-life trends for 2025 and beyond, drawn from their extensive data. One notable trend is the growing employer emphasis on holistic well-being, with access to mental health care benefits increasing by 18 percentage points between 2019 and 2024—the second-largest increase among benefits, after work-from-home options. Despite this progress, nearly half (48%) of employees surveyed by Glassdoor report finding it harder to prioritize their mental health at work compared to five years ago. This result highlights the need not only for accessible mental health benefits but also for strategies that encourage their use. For instance, a randomized controlled trial study involving 2,400 Novartis employees across four countries demonstrated that sharing personal mental health stories among colleagues significantly reduced stigma and increased participation in mental health programs by up to 8%. Organizations may benefit from complementing mental health programs with cultural initiatives that normalize discussions and encourage employees to use these resources.
