Executive Summary

Workplace wellness is rapidly shifting from a discretionary benefit to a business-critical priority. This report explores wellness participation, employee sentiment, and program outcomes across small to mid-sized companies in India, with a focus on measurable impact.

 

Methodology

  • Survey Scope: 20,000+ employee interactions
  • Industries Covered: IT, BFSI, Consulting, Manufacturing, Startups
  • Company Sizes: 50 to 1000 employees
  • Duration: Jan 2024 – May 2025
  • Data Sources: Live session data, post-program surveys, HR feedback, mood tracking

 

Key Findings

  • 85% average program participation when sessions are offered in hybrid (live + on-demand)
  • 72% of employees reported lower stress after just 2 wellness
  • Employees rated emotional wellness as their #1 priority, followed by physical health and financial
  • Companies with regular wellness sessions saw:
  • 3X higher employee retention
  • 25% increase in perceived productivity
  • 30–40% decline in mood swings and burnout symptoms

 

Trends to Watch in 2025

  • Micro-Wellness is Mainstream: Short, daily interventions (5–15 mins) outperform long-format
  • On-Demand is Essential: 68% of participants prefer flexibility in how they consume wellness
  • Financial Wellness is Rising: Interest in personal finance tools and guidance doubled year-over-
  • Regional Language Support: Wellness engagement rose by 22% when sessions were offered in local

 

HR Leader Insights

“We saw real changes in team morale and collaboration just weeks after introducing structured wellness activities.”\ – HR Head, 250-member Fintech Company

“Quarterly wellness data helped us reduce stress-related sick days by nearly 40%.”\ – People & Culture Lead, Mid-sized Consulting Firm

Recommendations for 2025

  • Invest in hybrid wellness delivery (live + on-demand)
  • Start with 3 wellness pillars: emotional, physical, and financial
  • Measure sentiment regularly using mood trackers or pulse surveys
  • Offer sessions in at least 2 regional languages
  • Review wellness ROI quarterly using engagement and absenteeism data

 

 

Wellness Cubicle continues to track workforce wellness trends to help HR teams stay ahead. Connect with us to discuss a wellness strategy tailored for your team.