Integrating Mental Health Support at Work Drives 1.8x Higher Employee Engagement

Mumbai: A recent report by CII-MediBuddy reveals that integrating mental health support at work drives 1.8x higher employee engagement. The report highlights that 80-86% of Indian employees are struggling with stress, anxiety, or burnout, and mental health-related outpatient claims have risen 30-50%.

Key Findings

• Corporate adoption of mental health services has surged, with structured programmes reducing absenteeism by 20-25% and improving productivity by 6-8%.
• Companies embedding wellness into their core policies are seeing 1.8x higher employee Net Promoter Scores (eNPS) and are 1.6x more likely to retain their top talent.

Importance of Mental Well-being

• The report emphasizes that mental health must be seen as a continuous commitment rather than an episodic initiative.
• By encouraging open conversations, integrating support into everyday employee experiences, and creating safe environments, organisations can boost motivation and productivity amongst employees.

Dr Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy, said: “As workplaces evolve, it’s crucial that mental health conversations are normalised, not stigmatised.”