McKinsey Health Institute’s Post

I often talk about how 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 (if not an obligation) to reduce health disparities. Unfortunately, often workplaces increase health disparities by focusing on the individual being 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐥𝐲 responsible for their well-being. Yes we all have a role to play in our own health. But equal access to affordable, culturally appropriate, and bias-free healthcare is not a reality in the US. When you tell an employee to go fix themselves you are setting them up to fail. Employers should care because our health impacts the way we show up at work. And our work impacts our health. It costs companies more when they don't care and employees are 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞. Instead workplaces can be a place where employees are given the support they need to look after themselves through flexible work hours and habit formation partners. Workplaces can support health equity through fair and transparent pay and promotion practices, which can reduce burnout. I am excited to see this new guide from the American Heart Association, SHRM and Deloitte. https://lnkd.in/gq7pa3rn And if you want to learn more about creating a thriving workplace culture for all, please register for my webinar on November 7th. On Election Day, you also have a 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 about how you support your employees. https://lnkd.in/gTzhNBqG  #hr, #change, #culture, #leadership #behavioralscience #employeeengagement #organizationaldevelopment #inclusion

On average, we spend about a third of our lives—more than 90,000 hours—at work. As a result, employment can and does have a profound impact on our #health, and employers can and should foster an environment that helps to ensure that the impact is positive. The McKinsey Health Institute’s latest report describes six modifiable drivers that employers can influence to nurture employee health. They go beyond strategies to address burnout and include improvements in social interaction, mindsets and beliefs, productive activity, stress levels, economic security, and even sleep. Read the full report by McKinsey & Company’s Jacqui Brassey, Lars Hartenstein, Barbara Jeffery, and Patrick Simon to learn how changes in workplace culture, policy, and norms can unlock more years of higher-quality life and add $3.7‒11.7 trillion in economic value, equivalent to a 4‒12% boost to global GDP: https://lnkd.in/dYrmzAXw #NineToThrive #EmployeeHealth #GlobalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #InvestInHealth

On average, we spend a third of our lives at work. As a result, employment can and does have a profound impact on our health, both positively and negatively. 💼🌍 The McKinsey Health Institute's new report leverages a growing body of research and identifies how employers can change the trajectory of employee health. Read the full report to learn how changes in workplace culture, policy, and norms can unlock more years of higher-quality life and add trillions in economic value: https://lnkd.in/eFsamw63 #NineToThrive #EmployeeHealth #GlobalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #InvestInHealth

On average, we spend a third of our lives at work. As a result, employment can and does have a profound impact on our health, both positively and negatively. 💼🌍 The McKinsey Health Institute's new report leverages a growing body of research and identifies how employers can change the trajectory of employee health. Read the full report to learn how changes in workplace culture, policy, and norms can unlock more years of higher-quality life and add trillions in economic value: https://lnkd.in/dKBTuKCq #NineToThrive #EmployeeHealth #GlobalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #InvestInHealth

Investing in employee health can unlock trillions in economic value and improve quality of life. McKinsey Health Institute reveals that focusing on six key drivers—social interaction, mindsets, productive activity, stress, economic security, and sleep—can enhance both employee well-being and business performance. By optimizing health, we can add up to $11.7 trillion globally and raise GDP by up to 12%. Let’s work together to create a healthier, more productive workplace. To learn more, please read the article: Jacqueline Brassey, Lars Hartenstein, Barbara Jeffery, & Patrick Simon (Authors), Working nine to thrive. Retrieved from https://lnkd.in/g6NC6tTZ #employeehealthandwellness #EconomicValue #workplacewellbeing #mckinseyinsights #healthatwork #parkerhrsolutions #FutureOfWork #BusinessInsights

On average, we spend a third of our lives at work. As a result, employment can and does have a profound impact on our health, both positively and negatively. 💼🌍 The McKinsey Health Institute's new report leverages a growing body of research and identifies how employers can change the trajectory of employee health. Read the full report to learn how changes in workplace culture, policy, and norms can unlock more years of higher-quality life and add trillions in economic value: https://lnkd.in/d6Mhdvi7 #NineToThrive #EmployeeHealth #GlobalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #InvestInHealth

On average, we spend a third of our lives at work. As a result, employment can and does have a profound impact on our health, both positively and negatively. 💼🌍 The McKinsey Health Institute's new report leverages a growing body of research and identifies how employers can change the trajectory of employee health. Read the full report to learn how changes in workplace culture, policy, and norms can unlock more years of higher-quality life and add trillions in economic value: https://lnkd.in/eQ7U5msP #NineToThrive #EmployeeHealth #GlobalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #InvestInHealth