Workers’ well-being isn’t just shaped by what happens on the job — it’s deeply tied to the world around them. Access to quality education, health care, community support, and economic stability can make or break their quality of life, resilience, and productivity.
Globally, workers expect employers, unions, and governments to create necessary change, but not all authorities are trusted or seen as effective, according to new SHRM research. SHRM’s third Global Worker Project report dives into the complex web of factors shaping worker well-being, uncovering who workers trust most and where real change can happen to improve their lives.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines social determinants of health as nonmedical factors that affect health outcomes, specifically the conditions in which people live and the external elements shaping those conditions. These social determinants of health can be grouped into five main categories:
To gauge how workers are faring and identify where the most improvement is needed, SHRM asked them to evaluate these five key aspects of their lives. While global averages provide insight into the overall state of the workforce, the social determinants of health are deeply connected to the specific communities where workers live and thrive.
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