The State of Wellbeing in Law 2023
With law firms facing rising labor costs and competition for top talent, along with an increased risk of occupational pressures such as stress and burnout, Unmind launched a first-of-its-kind study in the legal sector.
Encompassing a sample of 3,814 employees from six large US law firms – a sample of a population known to have higher rates of mental health difficulties than the general working population – we investigated the interplay of workplace factors that drive employee mental health and the associated financial implications.
Download the report to find out:
- How wellbeing in the legal sector compares to population averages
- The key workplace drivers of wellbeing in the legal sector
- Recommendations for the legal sector to improve mental health and performance, and focus wellbeing investment for greater returns.
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About Unmind
Unmind is the leading workplace mental health platform for global enterprises. The platform combines the latest wellbeing science with cutting-edge AI to build measurable and sustainable performance cultures. Unmind powers the wellbeing strategies of some of the world’s biggest brands, including Uber, Major League Baseball, Disney, Standard Chartered, Diageo, and British Airways. Its services support the whole organisation with data and ROI insights for execs, state-of-the-art training for leaders, full-spectrum wellbeing tools for employees, and company-wide access to a global network of coaches and therapists
Unmind is the leading workplace mental health platform for global enterprises. The platform combines the latest wellbeing science with cutting-edge AI to build measurable and sustainable performance cultures. Unmind powers the wellbeing strategies of some of the world’s biggest brands, including Uber, Major League Baseball, Disney, Standard Chartered, Diageo, and British Airways. Its services support the whole organisation with data and ROI insights for execs, state-of-the-art training for leaders, full-spectrum wellbeing tools for employees, and company-wide access to a global network of coaches and therapists.
Absenteeism: Employees’ self-reported absence from work related to mental health difficulties.6
Attrition: Employees’ self-rated intention of leaving their current role in the next six months due to poor mental health.7
Burnout: As defined by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11),8 “A syndrome conceptualised as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.”
Net positive impact: Proportion of employees who report that their work has a positive impact on their mental health.
Mental health: As defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO),9 “A state of wellbeing in which the individual realises [their] own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to [their] community.”
Presenteeism: Percentage of time at work negatively affected by poor wellbeing.10
Whole-organisation: Unmind’s holistic approach looks at the interplay between the individual, their work environment and its impact on mental health. Environmental factors include culture, relationships and physical environments.
- Employees can feel empowered by reclaiming their narrative and sharing their story.
- Teams can build a sense of community, form connections, and reduce isolation.
- Organisations can nurture greater mental health maturity and challenge stigma.
We found common themes across workshops to address challenges and manage stress in the business.
- Specific areas of development. Ways to alleviate stress for teams include upskilling communication, supporting continuous learning and managing workload more effectively.
- Better role and career path clarity and alignment with organisational goals to reduce stress and improve performance.
- Greater need for direction. A desire for greater support and mentorship balanced with the need for autonomy
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