An Executive Priority
Employee well-being is connected to financial performance and resilience, which makes it a priority for the entire executive team. In TELUS Health's Q2 2026 research, 21% of U.S. workers said their mental health is negatively affecting their work performance.
Well-Being and Engagement Reinforce Each Other
Engaged employees feel a stronger sense of purpose and have better relationships at work, and both help protect them under pressure. The reverse holds too: chronic disengagement contributes to burnout. Leaders who invest in engagement are also investing in their team's capacity to handle stress.
Employee well-being is a critical driver of financial performance and resilience, making it a strategic priority for the entire executive team, not just the Chief People Officer or HR department.
Recognition and Everyday Support
Consistent, specific recognition is one of the most accessible well-being tools a leader has. Beyond it, leaders model healthy behaviors, keep workloads and expectations clear, communicate openly, and track well-being through pulse surveys and anonymous feedback so emerging stressors surface early.
Key Takeaways
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Well-being is a business priority for the whole executive team.
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Well-being and engagement strengthen each other.
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Recognition is one of the simplest well-being tools available to any leader.
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Tracking well-being helps leaders catch stressors before they compound.
