Global Workplace Mental Health Support Has Improved
While most companies now offer mental health resources, many still lack clear data to support employee wellness programs.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Mental Health
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A new CCLA benchmark report reveals that workplace mental health support has increased, with average scores rising by five percentage points since 2022. The analysis tracks 121 global companies employing 19 million people.
Why it matters
Many organizations still fail to utilize employee uptake data to inform their mental health policies or clearly articulate the business case for these initiatives. This gap complicates how companies measure the effectiveness of the support they provide.
The CCLA benchmark analyzed performance across 121 companies representing 19 million employees. Researchers measured management commitment, governance, and reporting, finding that while 98% offer some support, nearly 40% remain in the lowest performance tier.
The players
CCLA
An investment management firm that tracks global corporate social and mental health performance.
The details
Researchers assigned each company a tier from one to five based on their management commitment, leadership, governance, and performance reporting. The analysis highlighted that North American companies currently rank lower than those in EMEA and East Asia. Despite the widespread availability of support mechanisms, the report found that businesses frequently miss opportunities to use internal engagement data to refine their wellness strategies.
Timeline
2022: Benchmark average score was 25%.
- 2026-10-12
Report publication date.
Health Landscape
This report follows a pattern set by the CCLA annual mental health benchmark, which provides a standardized framework for evaluating how multinational employers track and report on staff wellbeing initiatives. It highlights a continued shift toward formalizing mental health governance within large global firms.
Employees seeking better support should review whether their company utilizes engagement data to improve wellness programs or merely offers static benefits. It is worth discussing with your HR department how your employer evaluates the success and reach of current mental health initiatives.
The takeaway
While 98% of surveyed companies offer at least one mental health support mechanism, the quality and impact of these tools vary significantly by region and tier. Employees can advocate for more effective programs by asking their leadership how they use internal engagement data to improve services.
Further reading
Explore our guide for navigating Mental Health policies and workplace wellbeing standards.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Portfolio Adviser.
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