10 Key Ingredients You’re Missing in Your Wellness Programme
Co-created by Intellect and Mercer.
Your wellness strategy might be missing the mark. This whitepaper from Intellect and Mercer Marsh Benefits highlights 10 often-overlooked essentials that separate checkbox programmes from those that are inclusive, effective, and future-ready.
About This Whitepaper
Traditional wellness strategies are struggling to keep up.
In the face of rising burnout, disengagement, and post-pandemic fatigue, most programmes are reactive. They miss the opportunity to offer early support, reshape culture, or prioritise inclusion.
This whitepaper builds on insights from the Wellness Breakfast event hosted by Intellect and Mercer Marsh Benefits. Inside, you’ll find:
- 10 strategic upgrades to refresh your wellness approach
- Data from Asia-based companies and employee feedback
- A framework to localise global initiatives while staying relevant
- Mental health support strategies for hourly workers, managers, and peer groups
Whether you’re refining your existing programme or starting fresh, this guide offers practical, impactful steps you can implement at scale.
Why This Whitepaper Matters
Wellbeing is no longer a nice-to-have. It's a strategic business driver.
81%
of employees consider mental health benefits when choosing a job
61%
of Gen Z would leave a role for better mental health support
2-3%
Yet only 2–3% of employees engage with most EAPs
This whitepaper offers a more inclusive, localised, and measurable approach compared to traditional approach of wellness initiatives.
What You’ll Gain
Explore 10 essential ingredients that elevate any wellness programme:
Build a business case that resonates
Tie mental health to measurable outcomes like productivity, cost savings, and retention. Use real ROI data to secure leadership buy-in.
Design inclusive and culturally aware programmes
Adapt global strategies to local realities. Involve employees in shaping solutions and prioritise accessibility for all levels of your workforce.
Embed support into everyday culture
Help-seeking should be normalised. Equip managers, activate peer support, and make mental health part of daily team rhythms and rituals.
Who This Whitepaper is Meant For
This whitepaper is built for professionals ready to move past generic wellness tactics and drive meaningful change.
Perfect for:
- HR and Benefits leaders refreshing wellness strategy
- People Managers addressing burnout and attrition
- Executives making the case for mental health investment
- DEI and Culture Champions focused on access and equity
If you’re ready to level up your organisation’s approach to mental health and wellbeing, this guide is your starting point.
