New Families and Work Institute Study Reveals Declines in the Health of American Workforce

Another reason for leadership to consider "employee engagement." A study performed by the Family and Work Institute revealed interesting findings on the current health of our workforce, plus some interesting findings report the positive impact of days off and vacation policy to higher levels of employee satisfaction. Not surprisingly, the health of our workforce is showing signs of decline with only 28% of people stating they are in excellent health versus 34% just six years ago, men being affected the most. However, those organizations fostering a culture of employee engagement are showing higher levels of physical health. Yet another reason for leaders to pause and consider where their thought leadership is on engaging their workforce. Is it no wonder that organizations like Comcast are creating positions just for the sole purpose of creating and maintaining high levels of employee engagement? (Comcast recently announced their new Senior Vice President of Employee Engagement-Ron Phillips.) If you would like to read more about the FWI study click on the link below.


New Families and Work Institute Study Reveals Declines in the Health of American Workforce