The Harris Poll conducted the association’s Work and Well-being survey among 2,016 full-time, part-time or self-employed adults in the U.S April 22 to May 2.
Highlights from survey’s mental health resource findings:
- 71% of participants said they feel employers are more concerned about the mental health of employees now than in the past.
- 81% said employer mental health support is an important factor when searching for future job opportunities.
- 30% reported that the health insurance offered by their employer doesn’t include coverage for mental health and substance use disorders.
- 31% reported mental health and safety resources improved compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The mental health support employees valued most were:
- 41% said flexible work hours
- 34% said workplace culture with flexible time off
- 33% said the ability to work remotely
- 31% said a four-day work week
Highlights from the salary portion of the survey:
- 71% reported worries about inflation’s effect on their salary.
- 24% reported feeling underpaid
- 60% said their pay hasn’t kept up with inflation
- 39% of those reporting their salary hasn’t kept up with inflation said their work environment negatively affects their mental health
- 52% said their salary doesn’t accurately reflect the amount of work they do
