Showcase the social and economic value of increased mental health in the workplace

Stress costs businesses 16,4 billion kroner every year, according to a new study. This highlights the need for companies to measure the mental health of employees, and to get insights on how investing in initiatives that improve mental health at work actually reduces potential losses and creates value for both employees, company and society.

Employees with high career wellbeing show 81% lower absenteeism, 43% lower turnover rates, 23% higher profitability and a higher productivity. From research, we know that not investing in mental health causes losses in productivity, which means we can also estimate the potential gain for companies initiating mental health programs.

Companies that take a social responsibility don't just save a significant amount of money - they also have a profound impact on employees life satisfaction and public budgets. This impact deserves to be showcased, so others can follow their example, enabling us to build a more socially sustainable society.