5 February 2025

The evolution of labour welfare in 2025

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The overview The labour market is evolving at an unprecedented pace and 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for redefining the concept of the from “welfare at work”. In addition to wages, the professionals are looking for an environment that promote your physical, mental and financial well-being, where flexibility and quality of life are priorities. 

Mental health: from taboo to priority

What was once ignored is now at the centre of business strategies. Organisations are turning to emotional wellbeing programmes, disconnection spaces and stress management training. Many have implemented digital disconnection days or personal coaching sessions to improve the resilience of their teams. The aim of these initiatives is not only to mitigate the stress, but build a culture solidarity in which everything the talent sits supported.

Flexible working: the new standard

Teleworking is here to stay, but now it has flexibility goes further. Models such as the four-day working week, customisable working hours and the coworkings subsidised by companies are becoming more and more common. These changes not only enable professionals to design their own work rhythm, but also to improve their well-being and increase their commitment with the company. 

Financial well-being: a key commitment

In an uncertain economic context, financial well-being is becoming one of the main concerns of talent. With a view to 2025, companies should transform their supply of benefits through from plans for flexible remuneration or services tailored to the needs of equipment, as the Ticket Restaurant or mobility, to improve their daily quality of life. These benefits not only increase team satisfaction, but also their long-term commitment.  

Technology as an ally of well-being

Digital tools are revolutionising the way we work. Virtual assistants, wellness apps, task automation and time management platforms are helping to reduce workload and improve productivity without sacrificing personal balance. Some companies have even implemented systems that analyse workload in real time and suggest breaks to avoid burnout. 

Investing in technology not only drives efficiency, but also contributes to more balanced work environments, where teams feel supported and have the right resources to meet the challenges of the future. 

2025 will mark a turning point in the way companies care for their teams. Because well-being at work is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. And those companies that know how to adapt to these new demands will be the ones that manage to attract and retain the best talent. 

Edenred Spain

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