--- title: Majority of Employers Boosting Well-being Programs description: The rising demand for employee wellness benefits is evident, with most employers expanding their offerings. These resources will be crucial in shaping 2026 employee benefits. image: https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/well-being-b.jpg --- ![Majority of Employers Boosting Well-being Programs](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-headers/well-being-b.jpg) # Majority of Employers Boosting Well-being Programs - Home - [Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers](https://blog.nisbenefits.com) - Majority of Employers Boosting Well-being Programs [ Erin Woulfe ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) 06/10/2025 [ Health Insurance Solutions](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/health-insurance-solutions), [ The Administrator's Corner](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/the-administrators-corner), [ Mental Health](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/topic/mental-health) [0 Comments ](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/employers-boosting-well-being-programs#postComment) 1 Minutes *1.5 minute read* Amid economic challenges and rising healthcare costs, 93% of employers intend to sustain or enhance well-being programs this year, as per the Business Group on Health's [2025 Employer Well-being Strategy Survey](https://www.businessgrouphealth.org/en/Resources/2025-Employer-Well-being-Strategy-Survey-Executive-Summary). Notably, 73% will maintain, and 20% will expand these offerings, while 94% will demand better outcomes from well-being vendors. Business Group on Health, a nonprofit representing major U.S. employers, surveyed 131 global employers. Nearly 100% of employers include mental health in their well-being strategies, with 47% prioritizing it. Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are the top benefit, alongside stress management, mindfulness, and resiliency initiatives. The report highlighted that well-being programs will focus on key areas of employee well-being: - **Physical Health –** Nearly all employers (99%) incorporate physical wellness into their strategies. Two-thirds have adjusted benefits due to increased use of weight loss drugs like GLP-1s. Many also promote exercise through activity challenges. - **Financial Heath –** Currently, 92% of employers prioritize financial wellness, with all expected to do so by 2026. Key resources include EAPs, financial planning, and tuition reimbursement. - **Social Health –** 75% of employers incorporate social and community elements into their well-being strategies. While many employers think they offer modern benefits, only 59% of employees agree. This may be due to insufficient benefits education and communication.   ## **Employer Takeaways** The 2025 Employer Well-being Strategy Survey highlights an increasing appetite for employee wellness benefits. As the majority of employers expand or enhance their wellness programs, these resources will play a key role in shaping the 2026 employee benefits landscape. Download the [bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/blog-supporting-docs/bulletin-employers-expanding-well-being-offerings.pdf) for more details. 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