Why do younger generations feel higher well-being?

Gen Z has a higher awareness of well-being and tends to choose work styles that align with their values. In contrast, those in their 40s and 50s are affected by changes in roles and life stages.

Why is satisfaction low even when overtime is low?

The survey found 'lack of purpose' to be the biggest factor. Meaningful contribution and psychological safety are more important than just shorter hours.

How can companies avoid 'token' health management?

By implementing specific measures employees actually want, such as 'high-quality rest' and physical facilities like saunas to physically 'turn off' the brain.

[Tamadic Health Management Institute Survey on Work and Well-being] Generational Gap in Workplace Well-being Revealed

Published Apr 2, 2026 4:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 12:57 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

While Gen Z reports high well-being, over 50% of employees in their 40s and 50s feel dissatisfied. Over 80% of those in their 20s prioritize 'Health Management' when choosing a job.

TAMADIC Co., Ltd. established the 'Tamadic Health Management Declaration' in 2017 to support employee health and improve the workplace. In 2025, it launched the 'Tamadic Health Management Institute' as part of its 'Health and Productivity Management' initiatives, especially with the upcoming 2026 launch of its new office themed 'All for Well Engineer Life.'

The institute conducted an 'Awareness Survey on Work and Well-being' among 800 employees nationwide aged 20s-50s.

<Key Survey Results> 1. Significant Generational Gap: 66.6% of those in their 20s feel 'well-being' at work, while only 38.4% of those in their 50s feel the same. This suggests that as employees age, changes in roles and life stages increase anxiety, making health management more critical for this group.

2. Low Overtime Does Not Guarantee Well-being: About 40% of those who do not feel well-being work less than 10 hours of overtime per month. The primary factor for low well-being was a 'lack of purpose' (31.0%), a sentiment that increases with age.

3. Increase in 'Token' Health Management: While 57.3% say their company promotes health management, about 80% of them feel it has not penetrated the workplace or is just 'for show.'

4. Health Management as Important as Welfare Benefits: 79.2% of respondents overall (81.2% of those in their 20s) consider health management an important factor when choosing a job, rivaling traditional benefits like housing allowances (85.5%).

5. Current Office Requirements: Over 70% of employees want to work in the office at least half the week. Key requirements for an office include a 'quiet environment for concentration' (33.4%), 'relaxation spaces' (31.5%), and 'specialized equipment not available at home' (30.2%).

Tamadic Health Management Institute aims to continue providing useful information and suggesting effective environments to help workers in Japan achieve greater well-being.

[Survey Overview] Period: March 6, 2026 – March 13, 2026 Participants: 800 employees aged 20s–50s nationwide Method: Internet Survey

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