The Health & Wellbeing of Boomers Concerns Employers More Than Any Other Generation

Research from Group Risk Development (GRiD) found that employers are more concerned about the health and well-being of baby boomers than they are about any other working generation, reports HR News . They were asked to compare how six areas of health and well-being impact four different generations. Overall, respondents said their biggest concern was boomers' general lack of fitness caused by an inactive lifestyle and sedentary working conditions. Their second most pressing concern for boomers was living with long-term chronic illness or health conditions, like diabetes. The third biggest worry among employers for boomers was poor health related to lifestyle, such as obesity, smoking, and alcohol dependence. Mental health issues among boomers cited by employers include stress and anxiety related to work, home life, and finance and debt. "It's hugely important that employee support is provided holistically with adequate resources split between physical, mental, financial, and social health, as no one can predict the twists and turns that an individual's life may take," said GRiD spokesperson Katharine Moxham. Many employers will find boomers are committed to working for longer than they had perhaps anticipated, while some will be unable to afford retirement.