The report “Well-being snapshot in the Spanish company 2025” has revealed a growing trend in the need to implement well-being services in the workplace in Spain. Developed by Savia, the health and well-being solutions platform of MAPFRE, the study highlights that an impressive 67% of employees who do not have these services wish to access them. However, two out of three companies have not yet integrated well-being initiatives into their policies, posing a significant imbalance between demand and supply.
Well-being in the workplace has become a key criterion for workers, with 60% of them considering these services essential when evaluating new job opportunities. Despite the clear demand, only 33% of employees currently have access to well-being programs, and, of this group, 54% actively use such services. Nevertheless, there are barriers that limit their access, such as lack of knowledge about their existence and little interest in participating.
Pedro Díaz Yuste, general manager of Savia, emphasizes that more and more companies recognize that taking care of the health and well-being of their employees is both a responsibility and a strategic decision. Data supports that a healthy employee contributes to better organizational performance. This approach is starting to transform business strategies, prioritizing the comprehensive well-being of their workforce in order to improve both the work environment and results.
Among the main demands of employees are physiotherapy (62%), psychological assistance (50%), and physical activity (38%). However, the most available services in the workplace are health and well-being workshops (38%), psychological assistance (35%), and wellness talks (30%). It is relevant to note that 46% of employees with access to these programs do not use them, indicating a disconnect between what is offered and what is actually used.
The predominant profile of workers lacking these services is women between 35 and 54 years old, where 88% consider these initiatives crucial to prevent injuries and thus reduce work absences. Furthermore, 60% of employees highlight the importance of their access, a figure that rises to 77% among those who already benefit from them. This growing attention to workplace well-being suggests that many companies are beginning to notice the benefits of retaining and attracting talent.
The past year has seen a notable increase in the importance of well-being programs. For example, the use of psychological assistance has grown by 50% compared to 2023, and nutrition services have seen a 30% increase. According to Díaz Yuste, emotional, physical, and nutritional health services should no longer be considered extras and should be seen as a key tool to attract and retain talent, as well as to build healthier corporate cultures and reduce absenteeism.
The report also analyzes variations in interest in well-being services according to age. For example, 22% of young people between 18 and 35 years old show interest in financial health, compared to 42% of those over 55 who prefer physical activity. Additionally, 80% of employees consider offering these services as a long-term investment for companies, contributing to reducing injuries and improving team engagement.
Despite the growing demand for well-being services, only 7% of respondents receive physiotherapy, highlighting the discrepancy between availability and utilization. In conclusion, workplace well-being is solidifying as a key factor not only for employee satisfaction, but also for the competitiveness of companies in an evolving work environment.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
