Intellect’s new report titled “Workplace Well-being 360 Report 2025: Benchmarking 10 Industries Across the World” revealed a positive trend in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Most industries in Asia Pacific (APAC) showed more positive sentiments in 2024, with employees feeling more supported at work. This is a promising development, especially compared to their global peers who reported dips or negligible growth in these areas.
Mental well-being and productivity
The report, based on data from 50,000 employees in 182 countries, underscores a crucial finding. It reveals that personal mental well-being (r=0.67) is the most critical factor in determining employee productivity. This factor ranked higher than growth mindset (r=0.17) and goal orientation (r=0.17), highlighting the paramount importance of mental well-being in the workplace.
Managing stress
The report revealed significant downward shifts in stress management, growth mindset, and self-awareness. Moreover, APAC employees reported stress management declines, with a year-on-year decrease from 60% in 2023 to 58% in 2024.
“Employers that invest in support systems, initiatives and programmes that help employees feel valued will ultimately create healthier workplaces where teams are more productive and engaged. With this report, we want to empower employers and human resources professionals to make strategic, data-driven recommendations that drive measurable outcomes and enhance organisational performance,” Theodoric Chew, Co-founder & CEO of Intellect, said.
