Women, older near-retirees, and younger retirees reporting the steepest drops in financial confidence.

For the first time in 22 years, work-life balance overtook pay as a top motivator.

Only 60% of employees say their office supports collaboration and connection, the top reasons they come on-site.

Research shows that 70% of workers expect support for their physical, mental and financial health.

Nearly half (42%) of employees took just 1 to 10 days off, while 25% said their manager would discourage them from taking a full week away.

Thirty-five percent of employees have used AI to help draft or edit sensitive workplace communication.

The study found that 62% of respondents have an especially strong preference for human support when discussing sensitive life events.

“Wellness is evolving from a checkbox exercise to a business critical function,” said Jason Campana, CEO at LifeSpeak.