2025 HUMANKIND QUALITY OF LIFE TREND REPORT

A Workforce in Transition:

How employee life stress and social isolation impact work performance and productivity.

Explore the 2025 Humankind Quality of Life Trend Report — uncovering how stress, social disconnection, and generational change are transforming employee well-being and performance.

This report leverages research conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago with funding from Humankind. NORC surveyed a nationally representative sample of 1,121 American adults across all demographics, regions, and age groups to understand how quality of life factors — from emotional and physical health to financial security and social connection — impact workforce well-being and performance.

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INSIDE THE DATA

How Stress and Support Are Shaping Today’s Workforce

Stress is one of the biggest indicators of workforce performance, and today’s workforce is changing fast. This research reveals a widening generational gap in well-being, engagement, and support, and the knock-on impact to worker performance.

Read the report to learn more about what employers are up against and how to combat the effect of increased life stress on workplace performance and productivity.

41%

79%

of workers are extremely/very worried about at least 1 life stressor.

of workers say life stress distracts them at work.

47%

have two or fewer people they can rely on in a crisis.

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WHY QUALITY OF LIFE MATTERS

“Quality of life looks at multiple dimensions of an individual’s life, and because it’s a subjective measure of personal experience, it’s the perfect tool for monitoring and managing the human condition.”

Jaclyn Wainwright, Humankind Co-founder & CEO

How Life Stress Is Changing the Way We Work

The 2025 Humankind Quality of Life Trend Report uncovers how shifting generational dynamics, rising life stress, and evolving employee expectations are reshaping work as we know it.

Inside, you’ll learn:

🌪️ How life stress is eroding focus and motivation — 80% of Gen Z say stress directly impacts their ability to perform at work.
💬 Why social support is disappearing — nearly half of adults under 60 have only two people to rely on in a crisis, and many have none.
🧠 The true cost of mental and emotional strain — low emotional health drives absenteeism, presenteeism, and productivity losses up to $3,000 per employee each year.
💪 Why physical health is quietly slipping — young workers and women report rising concern over sleep, exercise, and nutrition.
🤝 How tailored, proactive benefits can rebuild resilience — employees want employers to meet them where they are with personalized, holistic support.

Get the insights shaping the future of work — straight from the data.

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Fact Sheet

Quick stats and takeaways from the 2025 Quality of Life Trend Report.

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Press Release

Official summary announcing the report’s key findings and employer implications.

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Slides

High-level presentation distilling the report’s core insights and workforce trends.

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CONTACT US

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For press or speaking inquiries, please reach out to media@humankindforall.com

"The time to act is now. By prioritizing employee and health well-being, employers can unlock substantial performance gains, achieve a healthier, more adaptable and more resilient workforce, and drive positive change in their organizations and communities. Employers should not wait. Decisive action taken today can secure a healthier, more productive future."
McKinsey Health Institute
Thriving workplaces: How employers can improve productivity and changes lives
“Employers have a growing opportunity — and responsibility — to adopt proactive outreach benefits that support employees facing a wide range of stressors and social determinants of health.”
Humankind Quality of Life 2025 Trend Report
“Well-being is the ultimate productivity multiplier. And when companies invest in their people’s well-being, it’s a win-win—creating workplace cultures where individuals can maximize their productivity and creativity, which in turn enables businesses to grow and maximize their impact.”
Arianna Huffington
Founder & CEO of Thrive Global
“By meeting employees where they are — physically, emotionally, and socially — organizations can foster resilience, improve engagement, and build a culture of care that drives long-term success.”
Humankind Quality of Life 2025 Trend Report

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