Monday, November 11, 2025
South Africa Workplace Wellbeing Index 2025 Launched
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This year’s Index builds on strong momentum with a richer view of how employees are really doing—and what they need next. Overall wellbeing in the South African workforce improved from 69 to 75 this year.
- Mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing all strengthened
- Financial wellbeing improved the most (+8 points)
- Yet fewer employees describe their workplace as “very healthy”
- More are uncertain about their culture—an early retention risk
Employees don’t want “programme-first” wellbeing—they want healthy culture, leaders who walk the talk, equipped managers, predictability and psychological safety, and support that reflects real-life pressures.
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