before World Mental Health DayGlobal recruiting and matching platform Indeed has released new insights showing that for younger workers, Mental health At work it is strongly linked to the love of what they do, while for older generations, stability and financial security play a greater role in reducing stress and ensuring peace of mind.

According to the survey, more than 30% of Indian employees have left their jobs in the past year to take care of their mental health, and only about a third of companies surveyed offer mental health support, suggesting that mental health resources are important, and when employees feel like their well-being is supported, they are more likely to join and stay with a company.
“People are more than just job titles; real mental health support comes to them wherever they are in life,” said Saumitra Chand, career expert at Indeed.

Generation Z is the most goal-oriented, with 71% saying they highly value loving their jobs. For them, Guidance, Career growth, Flexibility Meaningful impact are the cornerstones of mental health, and many are willing to accept lower wages if it means greater satisfaction. They are followed closely by Millennials, with 64% emphasizing the importance of meaningful work and flexibility, although slightly less intensely than Generation Z.

Among Generation X, about 50% consider loving their jobs important. For this group, work is seen primarily as a responsibility and a way to support their families. Their well-being depends more on job security, steady income, respect, and stability than on emotion. Boomers place the least emphasis on passion at work, with only 27% saying it is important. For them, financial stability, rewards and social recognition are major contributors to mental health in the workplace. The survey also reveals that more than 59% of employees experience high or extreme stress at work, and the trends have seen a significant increase over the past year. “Over the years, people experience work very differently depending on where they are in life,” Chand said. “For younger employees, it’s about feeling like their work has purpose and impact. For more experienced employees, it’s about security and knowing that their efforts are supporting their family.” If “Companies really wanted to support mental health, they needed to realize that one size does not fit all.” With burnout, job-hopping and job stress increasingly impacting workforce dynamics, employee well-being is becoming a cornerstone of workplace strategy in 2025. Younger employees who lack purpose and job satisfaction are more likely to switch roles or even quit, while older employees seek stability and financial security to feel supported. Organizations are moving beyond token wellness incentives and investing in holistic health and well-being, including mentoring programs, financial wellness, stress management initiatives, and more to build healthier workplaces.

More than half of employees surveyed reported that working remotely has improved their mental health. They strongly believe that flexible work options and reduced commuting stress increase productivity. Remote and hybrid working methods have a more positive impact on mental health than traditional in-office roles. As India continues to grapple with changing expectations in the workplace, employers who recognize that the mental health experience varies across generations will be better placed to attract, retain and support their employees.

The study surveyed 3,872 people, including 1,288 employers and 2,584 employees or job seekers across India.

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