6 in 10 employees want more support from employers on health and well-being

Employees cite five preferred elements of health programmes from employers.

More than half of employees in Hong Kong (66%) want more support from employers more support from employers to lead a healthier life.

According to Cigna Healthcare, Hong Kong’s vitality levels deteriorated in 1H23 as high stress and burnout levels plagued the city.

In 1H23, only 5% of respondents in Hong Kong reported high levels of vitality, compared to 17% globally.

High vitality individuals are those who score 87-100 on the survey whilst low vitality individuals are those who score 0-47.

High vitality individuals in Hong Kong have halved since January 2023, with the average vitality score falling by over three points (from 63.5 to 60.4).

The top stressor for Hongkongers is uncertainty about the future (43%), followed by financial issues like personal finance (36%) and the current cost of living (34%).

When asked about their preferences for health and well-being programs, a majority expressed a desire to have private health insurance plans (73%), followed by flexible time off or work arrangements at 58% and mental health support at 28%.