Chronic diseases and obesity are a growing problem all over the world. As an employer, you have a unique opportunity to help your people develop healthier ways of living and working. It’s a win-win-win scenario: good for the health of your employees, good for the health of your business and good for the health of society at large.
Over a billion individuals globally are affected by obesity and more than 200 related health conditions. These figures are expected to double within the next decade if nothing is done. With a large section of the world’s population spending many several hours each day at their jobs, employers have a great opportunity to make a difference by joining forces with institutions, academia and public authorities to transform the way health is addressed at the workplace.
The Insight Report, published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with PwC, sets out an approach to inspire employers to create a healthier workforce.
By seizing this opportunity, organisations can enhance productivity, attract top talent and contribute to fighting obesity and cardiometabolic diseases for a healthier future.
Dominik HotzAdvisory Leader, PwC Switzerland5 mindset shifts for employers to tackle obesity and improve workplace well-being
Blogpost by Shyam Bishen, Head of the Centre for Health and Healthcare of the World Economic Forum and Dominik Hotz, Advisory Leader PwC Switzerland
This blogpost sets out a step-by-step approach to inspire employers to create a healthier workforce:
- Mindset shift 1: Employee health is a strategic and economic imperative
- Mindset shift 2: Workforce well-being goes beyond corporate gym benefits or nutritious food — it is about job design and culture
- Mindset shift 3: Tackling healthy weight and metabolism is key to societal resilience
- Mindset shift 4: Progress is rooted in public-private collaboration
- Mindset shift 5: Collaboration, evidence-based interventions and innovation are key
5 mindset shifts for employers to tackle obesity and improve workplace well-being
What’s the mood in the Swiss workforce?
PwC’s latest Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey reveals that workers in Switzerland are ready to embrace new technologies and ways of working. But at the same time, they feel stressed about their finances and the pace of change. A high proportion are considering a change of employer. How can employers respond? What is needed is transformative, transparent leadership to inspire the workforce and instil confidence.
In April 2024, PwC surveyed 1,000 individuals in Switzerland who are in work or active in the labour market. This was part of a global survey of 56,600 people, one of the largest such studies ever undertaken. Both in Switzerland and globally, the sample was designed to reflect a range of industries, demographic characteristics and working patterns.
Here you’ll find the main findings for Switzerland.
Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2024
Swiss findings. Interested in downloading the report with all our latest findings?
