Mental health rises in importance as a driver of being well, while lack of a support network and stress emerge as the top two barriers
Better coping strategies, social media mindfulness, a return to the workplace, and community lift wellbeing
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today released its second annual Global Wellbeing Report, demonstrating the Company’s ongoing commitment to advocate for holistic wellbeing across physical, mental and social dimensions. The 10-market study1 benchmarks the state of wellbeing with the Global Wellbeing Index and explores the drivers and barriers to being well.
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“As we continue to navigate these challenging times, our second Global Wellbeing Report shows that people are using important coping mechanisms to improve their mental health, yet are yearning for more connection,” said Calvin McDonald, Chief Executive Officer. “At lululemon, we believe everyone has the right to be well – this data is a call-to-action for a continued focus on the collective health and wellbeing of one another, and the communities we serve.”
This year, the Global Wellbeing Index rose by one percentage point to 66, driven by gains in mental health as people have developed better coping strategies throughout the pandemic. Highlights include the challenges facing Gen Z, the negative consequences of spending too much time on social media, and the importance of social networks, including the wellbeing benefits from returning to the office.
The Index is based on how people in markets around the world rate the way they feel across the physical, mental, and social dimensions of wellbeing. Key findings include:
Higher wellbeing is driven by an increased focus on mental health and better coping strategies.
Holistic wellbeing remains a challenge, especially for Gen Z.
Social media mindfulness continues to impact wellbeing.
Returning to the workplace drives higher wellbeing but requires employers to implement lasting changes.
Community plays a vital role in strong wellbeing.
In addition to the Global Wellbeing Report, today lululemon announced mental health first aid training will be available to all employees globally from Educator to CEO by 2023. Starting with managers, the training will equip participants with tools to identify signs of emotional distress and connect them with the appropriate resources, including lululemon’s mental health benefits. This offering builds upon additional lululemon programs that focus on employee wellbeing, including on-demand coaching, a leading employee assistance program, psychological counselling benefits, and a monthly per-diem to participate in fitness and meditation classes in local communities.
Additionally, lululemon’s Centre for Social Impact today announced new fund recipients with $2.25 million in contributions to local grassroots organizations and global non-profits focused on wellbeing in the global supply chain, including CARE’s Made by Women (promoting improved practices in global supply chains), the United Nation’s Resilience Fund for Women (investing in long-term health and economic resilience of women in the global supply chain), and Women Win (global fund to support maker wellbeing). The newly launched lululemonCentre for Social Impact disrupts inequity in wellbeing through movement, mindfulness, and advocacy with the goal of impacting more than 10 million people globally by 2025 through a $75 million pledge.
For more information and to view the lululemon Global Wellbeing Report, visit here.
1Research was fielded October 13, 2021, to November 15, 2021, and included 10,000 general population adults globally (1,000 within each of 10 markets: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, Singapore, South Korea, China, and Japan). |
About lululemon athletica inc.
lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits, creating transformational products and experiences which enable people to live a life they love. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback. For more information, visit LULULEMON.COM.
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