Women lag behind men when it comes to workplace wellbeing and health insurance is seen as a much desired benefit, according to a report from YuLife.
The provider’s Getting Workplace Wellbeing Right in 2025 report revealed that just 54% of women rated their wellbeing as good compared to 63% of men, indicating a notable disparity.
While flexible working was cited as the most sought-after workplace benefit, with 46% of women highlighting it as their top request for 2025, health insurance ranked as the third most requested employee benefit.
Paid wellness days or sabbaticals were the second most requested support mechanisms reflecting a shift towards workplace cultures that actively support mental and physical wellbeing.
However, the survey of more than 1,000 UK employees also showed they were increasingly prioritising financial wellness in their career decisions.
Four in 10 (40%) employees said they would seek a new job in 2025 due to subpar pay or inadequate salary increases, while economic uncertainty (23%) and job security (20%) also ranked among the top concerns.
A quarter (25%) of employees who reported poor wellbeing wanted better mental health support at work, but the oldest and youngest employees, over-55 and under-35 respectively, reported the highest levels of happiness at work.
Sammy Rubin, CEO and co-founder of YuLife, said: “Our report’s findings make it clear that workplace wellbeing is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
“Women, in particular, are feeling the strain, and employers must step up with policies that support work-life balance and financial security.
“Flexible working, meaningful financial support, and tools that improve employee wellbeing are no longer perks – they’re essential in 2025.”
