Workplace Wellbeing in Australia: Where Do We Really Stand
Australia is often viewed as a wellbeing-forward culture — but what does the data actually show?
This report unpacks how Australian employees compare globally across key outcomes like wellbeing, engagement, and support, based on responses from over 500 local professionals.
About the Report
How is Australia really doing when it comes to workplace wellbeing?
We spoke to over 500 employees to find out, and the results are a mixed picture. Productivity and wellbeing are improving, but burnout, low self-efficacy, and emotional fatigue are still common challenges.
This report helps HR and business leaders understand where their teams stand and what actions to take next.
Inside, you’ll find:
- What Australia is doing well and where there is room to improve
- 13 psychological drivers that impact employee wellbeing and performance
- Practical ways to connect care with business outcomes
If you are building or refining a wellbeing strategy, this is a solid place to begin.
Why This Report Matters
Organisations across Australia are investing in workplace wellbeing — but how do we actually measure up?
This report draws from Intellect’s 2025 Workplace Wellbeing 360 benchmark, comparing 23 countries across four key outcomes: productivity, wellbeing, organisational support, and employee engagement. It also explores 13 personal drivers that influence those outcomes.
Key findings:
- Employee wellbeing in Australia rose by 1.5% year-on-year
- Organisational support fell by 2.6%, and engagement is below global average
- Top strengths: Self Awareness, Participation
- Areas to address: Emotion Regulation, Mental Wellbeing
What You'll Take Away
By downloading this report, you’ll uncover:
How Australia compares globally
Employee wellbeing rose by 1.5%, but support and engagement declined, falling behind global benchmarks.
Which drivers matter most
Australians score highest in self-awareness, but struggle with emotion regulation and mental wellbeing.
What ROI looks like
A recent Intellect case showed a 14x return within 6 weeks through reductions in absenteeism and presenteeism.
This report combines benchmarking insights with a clear business case for investing in wellbeing
This report is built for
- People and Culture Leaders
- HR Business Partners and Chief People Officers
- Organisational Development and Strategy Teams
- Wellbeing, Learning, and Talent Development Professionals
Improving workplace wellbeing is no longer optional. It is essential to building sustainable, high-performing teams.
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