Unlocking opportunities to manage workforce risk 

When we spoke to business leaders, heads of HR and risk managers about what keeps them up at night, the war for talent was a consistent theme. But did you know that 43% of organisations think their employee value propositions (EVPs) need improvement or don’t know how effective their EVPs are? This is a significant wakeup call.

When we asked workers about their states of mind, their concerns included economic conditions, health crises and pandemics, and violent crime. And 67% said their employers would support them in an emergency or time of need. Are you prepared to effectively support workers in their moments that matter? 

Following the pandemic, more people are exhibiting signs of depression and anxiety — 47% of employees said they are stressed in their everyday lives. Potential burnout factors include work pressures, poor leadership, and a toxic work culture. It’s important that leaders, HR teams and risk managers highlight and address practices within their organisations that can lead to poor mental health.

The environment is critically important to employees, and 66% said they want employers to support environmental sustainability through internal and external statements and actions. Organisations are feeling pressure from customers, investors, employees, and regulators to ensure that profit doesn’t come at the expense of society or the planet, along with pressure to give back to communities.