Employers today are facing “turbulent times”—from economic challenges to growing healthcare costs, tech disruptions and geopolitical challenges—said Jim Winkler, chief strategy officer at Business Group on Health, at a virtual news conference this week. Yet, despite those pressures, investment in employee wellbeing hasn’t waned—with signs that it will actually increase in the coming years.
The findings were part of a survey of more than 130 BGH members—primarily Fortune 500 and large public sector companies—about their approach to employee wellbeing. Seventy-three percent of those surveyed said their investment in this area is staying the same in 2025, with 18% citing a small increase and 2% noting a large bump. Just 4%…






