Modern technology has created a number of significant barriers to improving personal well-being. The omnipresence of screens in everyday life has been linked to lower psychological well-being, and social media use is associated with increased risk of depression and anxiety, body image issues, and more. Yet, advancing technology is also providing tools that, with thoughtful implementation, can help employers provide the kind of comprehensive well-being support that will allow them to reduce absenteeism and presenteeism, increase productivity, and even improve employee retention.
To do this, HR teams must first be aware of potential roadblocks that can prevent employees from engaging in the initiatives that they have worked hard to develop. These challenges include:
