Wellbeing Becomes Central to Talent Strategies in 2025: Wellhub

Employee wellbeing has become a decisive factor in workforce management as companies face growing pressure to provide benefits beyond pay. According to Wellhub’s 2025 Business Wellness Outlook report, which surveyed over 5,000 full-time workers globally and 550 in Mexico, wellbeing is no longer an optional perk but a requirement for attracting and retaining talent.

The report shows that while 63% of workers rate their overall wellbeing as good or very good, specific indicators suggest gaps. Only 54% said they are in good physical shape, 47% reported that stress is harming their emotional wellbeing, and 71% sleep fewer than the recommended seven hours per night. In nutrition, just 40% described their diets as healthy.

Generational differences further complicate the picture. Younger employees, including Generation Z and Millennials, place the highest value on wellbeing, with nine out of 10 saying they would only work for companies that prioritize it. However, they also report the greatest challenges to emotional health. By contrast, baby boomers cite physical health as their main concern.

Financial constraints are another barrier. Sixty-eight percent of respondents said they lack the resources to invest in their own health. In Mexico, 90% said they would consider leaving a company that does not prioritize employee health.

The findings underscore the importance of comprehensive wellbeing programs, says Wellhub. Workers with access to such programs reported higher levels of physical, emotional, and overall health compared to those without access. In Mexico, 67% of employees said their human resources departments care about their wellbeing, compared to 55% globally.

Wellhub says that wellbeing initiatives improve business outcomes. Employees with access to programs report greater satisfaction with compensation and corporate culture, and are less likely to leave their jobs. Companies offering robust wellbeing packages see lower turnover and reduced healthcare costs, freeing resources for strategic initiatives.

With Millennials and Generation Z now forming the majority of the workforce, the report suggests that integrating flexible and comprehensive wellbeing programs into long-term talent strategies is becoming essential.