--- title: 2023 Employee Wellness Trends description: Employee well-being will be a primary focus for employers this year. Employees want to feel that they belong and feel recognized, appreciated, and safe. image: https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/ee-wellness-trends-23-b.jpg --- ![2023 Employee Wellness Trends](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/ee-wellness-trends-23-b.jpg) # 2023 Employee Wellness Trends - Home - [Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers](https://blog.nisbenefits.com) - 2023 Employee Wellness Trends [ Steve Smith ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/steve-smith) 03/06/2023 [ Health Insurance Solutions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions), [ Ancillary Benefits](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/ancillary-benefits), [ Legislative News](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/aca-other-legislative-news), [ COVID-19](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/covid-19), [ Mental Health](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/mental-health) [0 Comments ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/2023-employee-wellness-trends#postComment) 2 Minutes *3.5 minute read* Employee well-being will be a primary focus for employers this year. Now more than ever, employees want to feel that they [belong](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/belonging-in-the-workplace) in a workplace and feel recognized, appreciated, and safe. When employees feel this way, they tend to manage stress better, experience less burnout, take fewer sick days, and increase their job performance. Thus, employers can gain positive benefits by caring for their workforce. Here are some popular employee wellness trends for 2023. ** ** ## **Employee Wellness Trends for 2023** ### **Mental Health Resources** Employees continue to face stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues in their personal and professional lives. There has been a positive shift in the attitudes about employee mental health, and employers are increasing their mental health support through benefits and other workplace [resources](https://info.nisbenefits.com/mental-health-resources). One way to address employee mental health is by ensuring that it’s an essential part of an employer’s overall health care offerings. Employers may do this by expanding their telehealth services, employee assistance programs and increasing the use of mental health apps. Offering diverse resources which provide behavioral, social, and emotional services can help employers improve their workforce’s overall well-being.   ### **Work-Life Balance** Remote and hybrid work arrangements are now becoming the norm in many organizations. But as the boundaries between work and home are blurred, employees may experience burnout or a decline in their mental or physical health. Employers are offering comprehensive wellness offerings, robust resources, and support to help. Taking a holistic approach can help to address all aspects of the body and mind. Health plans may include access to mental health professionals and help dealing with stress and depression.   ### **Financial Wellness Resources** Money is a top stressor for employees. With multigenerational workforces, employees will have different financial goals in mind, from starting a family, to building a nest egg, or saving for retirement. That’s why it is important for employers to offer financial guidance and wellness programs that provide a wide variety of services, resources, and support. [Financial wellness](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/financial-and-physical-wellness) is a critical component of well-being and can be a competitive offering in today’s labor market.   ### **Health Equity** The pandemic shed some light on many health disparities (health care, income, and childcare) that many faced during this time. To tackle these inequalities, some employers are making employee benefits and wellness programs more affordable and inclusive. The goal is for all employees to be able to access the care they need. Employers can select providers striving to make health care more affordable and accessible to all their employees. Employers have a greater chance to help employees maximize their full health potential by supporting the efforts that advance health equity where they live and work.   ### **Conclusion** Mental and financial wellness are significant pain points in 2023. Employees will need resources for handling mental health and financial challenges as well as support for working in remote or hybrid settings. Employers are expected to explore programs and initiatives that ensure all employees have access to the physical, mental, and financial benefits they need to address the short- and long-term impacts of the pandemic and current economic landscape. Organizations can start by evaluating their current wellness initiatives and thinking about ways to improve them. It may be helpful to survey employees to see what they find valuable and necessary for their overall well-being. [Download the bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20supporting%20documents/bulletin-ee-wellness-trends-2023-1.pdf) for more details.   #### **Resource** [Mental Health Resources](https://info.nisbenefits.com/mental-health-resources)   [![Integrated Services of Kalamazoo Case Study](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3325505/db6870fb-9076-43ca-8d86-f3751428b769.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3325505/db6870fb-9076-43ca-8d86-f3751428b769) *This blog is intended to be a compilation of information and resources pulled from federal, state, and local agencies. This is not intended to be legal advice. 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