Business community marks 11th annual National Workplace Wellbeing Day

• ‘Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing’ index announced

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, marks National Workplace Wellbeing Day today. With up to 1,000 companies participating annually, the day provides a unique opportunity for businesses across Ireland to celebrate with a range of health and wellbeing activities in the workplace. It also offers a moment to rebalance and refocus on the supports that will benefit employees' social, mental, and physical wellbeing. This focus is more important than ever: recent research published by Ibec shows 69% of Irish workers say their attitude to workplace wellness has become more important in the past 2–3 years, while 28% have noticed increased investment and focus by their employer.

As part of this year’s activity, Ibec has launched the ‘Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing’ index in association with the Business & Finance media group. The index recognises the top 100 businesses of all sizes for their exceptional contribution to employees' social, mental, and physical wellbeing.

The index recognises the top businesses of all sizes who are leading the way when it comes to employee wellbeing. Each of the companies selected have improved their performance in supporting employee mental health and wellbeing and their commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Ibec CEO Danny McCoy said: “I would like to offer congratulations to the companies included in the top 100 index. These are companies that have consistently demonstrated their strategic approach to and understanding of wellbeing in the workplace. We are now operating in a post-COVID work environment, where discussions on the future of hybrid work and the role of DE&I initiatives continue to shape workplace wellness. What remains clear is the vital role of workplace wellness in supporting employees and fostering an environment where they can thrive. This research underscores that workplace wellness has never been more important. Companies must continue to invest in it, while staying agile to meet the evolving needs of their workforce.”

The top 100 list includes a diverse range of companies from sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and public services – all of whom are outstanding in their commitment to instilling a best practice approach to the pillars of the KeepWell Mark. The shortlisted companies for the KeepWell Awards, in recognition of their exceptional success in improving corporate wellness strategies is available here, with winners announced tomorrow at the annual KeepWell Lunch.

Full list available here