HR.com’s Future of Employee Well-Being 2024 Research Report

Employee well-being continues to evolve from a feel-good perk into a strategic business priority. HR.com’s Future of Employee Well-Being 2024 report captures that shift, highlighting both the progress organizations have made and the gaps that still remain.

The report offers key insights into the state of employee well-being programs worldwide, providing a benchmark for HR leaders seeking measurable improvement.

At Avidon Health, we’ve seen these findings play out firsthand as HR leaders search for new ways to sustain engagement, measure outcomes, and support employee health in practical, personalized ways. Here’s what stood out from the report—and what it means for today’s employers.

Fewer Than One in Three Well-Being Programs Are Truly Effective

According to HR.com’s research, only about 30% of organizations rate their well-being initiatives as highly effective. The reasons are familiar: limited participation, fragmented resources, and difficulty proving ROI.

That aligns with what we hear from HR leaders every week. Many employers invest in multiple wellness tools and platforms, but struggle to integrate them into a cohesive employee experience. Without personalization and measurable feedback loops, even the best-intentioned programs can lose momentum.

Avidon’s digital coaching model was built to close that gap—turning isolated wellness activities into a connected, data-driven system that supports sustained behavior change.

Stress and Burnout Remain Top Concerns

The report reinforces a reality that hasn’t changed: stress and burnout remain the number-one threat to workforce well-being. Nearly two-thirds of respondents cited workload, unclear expectations, and poor work-life balance as the leading drivers.

Avidon’s experience echoes that finding. Our most engaged clients pair organizational strategies (like flexible scheduling and manager training) with individual supports—such as stress-reduction paths, micro-learning, and coaching on daily recovery habits. The combination helps employees regain control of their routines instead of feeling overwhelmed by them.

Holistic Well-Being Is Still the Exception

Just 27% of organizations describe their well-being approach as holistic. Yet HR.com’s data shows that companies with fully integrated well-being programs are nine times more likely to report strong results.

Integration doesn’t mean doing everything at once—it means ensuring each element connects. For example, linking physical health initiatives with mental well-being and financial resilience. Avidon’s approach brings these domains together under one digital roof, giving employees a seamless journey and HR leaders unified reporting.

Data and AI Are Expanding the Well-Being Toolkit

One of the most encouraging takeaways from the report is the growing role of data and artificial intelligence in improving well-being access. Roughly one-third of respondents expect AI tools to help personalize coaching, identify burnout risks, or reduce administrative workloads.

We see this evolution as critical. Data should do more than measure participation—it should help identify who needs support, when they need it, and which interventions make the greatest impact. Avidon’s analytics-driven coaching platform already applies these insights to deliver precision well-being at scale.

From Insight to Action

The overall message of HR.com’s Future of Employee Well-Being 2024 report is clear: well-being is now a permanent part of business strategy, but execution still lags behind intention. Employers know they need to invest in their people’s health; the challenge is building programs that drive measurable, lasting results.

That’s exactly where Avidon Health partners with organizations—bridging the gap between theory and practice through digital coaching, behavior-science-based education, and data transparency.

Ready to Learn More?

You can explore the full HR.com report for detailed findings and benchmarks, or try our free demo to see how Avidon Health’s digital coaching platform helps organizations transform insight into action and achieve measurable well-being results.