Research & Insights (7)

7 min read | August 4, 2021

Simone Biles is not alone. 1 in 3 workers have taken a step back to prioritize mental health

While Simone Biles made headlines with her decision to withdraw from the all-around at the Olympics, new data from BetterUp labs shows her experience of mental health getting... Read More

Culture

4 min read | July 27, 2021

Hybrid work puts inclusive leadership to the test

In a new era of work, inclusivity is more important. Yet, what it means to be inclusive has shifted. How do we prevent “in-group” and “out-group” dynamics? Read More

Research & Insights

15 min read | June 29, 2021

How coaching improves mental health: New research from BetterUp

A new study demonstrates how coaching overcomes gaps in traditional well-being offerings to significantly move the needle on mental health. Read More

Diversity & Inclusion

7 min read | June 23, 2021

What do working parents need? A supportive manager is a good start

Working parents were crunched in the pandemic, especially women. But being a working parent is always hard. A supportive manager can help. Managers are in an ideal position... Read More

Well-being

6 min read | June 15, 2021

Did COVID-19 change us for better or for worse?

We asked people, “How much do you think the pandemic has changed you, as a person, for better or worse?” Here's what they said. Read More

Research & Insights

6 min read | June 8, 2021

Stay or go? Can belonging drive retention?

We looked at BetterUp Member data to better understand how one factor — feeling a sense of belonging — drives a person’s intent to stay with their employer. Read More

Research & Insights

6 min read | June 1, 2021

Did support seeking become "normal"?

The pandemic may have broken us in various ways but it also broke some barriers - like maladaptive mindsets - to individual support seeking. Read More

Well-being

5 min read | May 26, 2021

Why "fine" is good but not good enough

Our data shows that BetterUp Members are getting back to their previous level of well-being, pre-pandemic. But is that good enough? Many employees were struggling then, too.... Read More

Well-being

7 min read | May 20, 2021

Is poor mental health and well-being contagious?

Poor mental health and well-being at work can be contagious. Learn how we can spread positive well-being and build resilient teams. Read More

Research & Insights

6 min read | May 18, 2021

How to change a life

When it comes to life changing moments in coaching, we have discovered what are people tend to be working on, for whom it is most likely, and how often these experiences... Read More

Well-being

5 min read | May 11, 2021

What happens when organizations care about well-being?

Overall, when organizations care about well-being, the benefits return in the form of a more highly engaged workforce, that is more committed to the organization, better able... Read More

Diversity & Inclusion

6 min read | May 6, 2021

One reason your diversity initiative isn’t moving numbers

When organizations ignore the belonging piece of the DIEB puzzle, they often continue to have diverse representation issues — especially at the higher levels of the... Read More

Research & Insights

5 min read | April 27, 2021

Emotional regulation and peak performance: What's the connection?

BetterUp set out to explore whether there is a correlation between emotional health and performance. Specifically, we wondered whether leaders with strong emotional... Read More

Diversity & Inclusion

9 min read | April 22, 2021

Why women need a coach

Women are disproportionately affected by our challenging times. For companies looking towards the future, providing coaches can help level the playing field. Read More