Why Healthier Workforces Build Stronger Bottom Lines
Why Healthier Workforces Build Stronger Bottom Lines
A global study by the McKinsey Health Institute makes one thing unmistakably clear: if organisations want better productivity, performance and retention, they need to get serious about employee health, not as a perk, but as a business lever.
A good portion of your workforce are struggling
In a survey of 30,000+ employees worldwide, only 57% reported good holistic health -- meaning the majority are struggling across mental, physical, social and financial dimensions. And the gaps aren’t evenly spread. Women, younger employees, LGBTQI+ professionals, neurodivergent individuals and those with financial strain reported significantly poorer outcomes. In short, one-size-fits-all programmes simply don’t work anymore. Different groups experience different pressures, so interventions need to be tailored, targeted and grounded in real behaviour patterns.
The case is strong for employee wellbeing support
The economic case is even stronger. According to the McKinsey Health Institute and the World Economic Forum, improving employee health could unlock up to USD 11.7 trillion in global economic value. Not by adding more apps or generic wellness days but by redesigning how health is supported, prevented and sustained inside the system.
This is exactly where prevention-first, lifestyle-led models like 8 Mile come in
By helping insurers, brokers and clinicians focus on the root drivers like posture, sleep, movement, nutrition, stress and culture, organisations don’t just improve wellbeing; they strengthen portfolios, stabilise claims and build workforces that actually thrive.
The message from global research is clear: better health isn’t a cost. It’s a multiplier. And the organisations that act now will outperform those still treating wellbeing as an afterthought.
If you’re ready to move from reactive care to preventive strategy, we’re here to build it with you. Reach out to us at [email protected] and let’s redesign health where it matters most.
