Why We’re Launching the Employee Wellbeing Budget Benchmark

When it comes to workplace wellbeing, one of the questions we hear most often from HR leaders is simple:

💬 “How much should we actually be spending?”

The truth is, there hasn’t been a clear benchmark. Every organisation does it differently, budgets vary wildly, and many HR teams are left justifying spend without solid data to back it up.

That’s why we’re creating the Employee Wellbeing Budget Benchmark Report.

Why we’re doing this

At ReechUs, we speak to HR leaders and People teams every day. A common frustration is the lack of evidence to guide budget decisions. You know wellbeing matters, but when the CFO asks, “What’s normal?” or “Where will this money make the most difference?” — it’s hard to give a clear answer.

By running this survey, we want to:

• Gather real-world data on how organisations are investing in wellbeing
• Provide HR leaders with a trusted reference point when setting or defending budgets
• Highlight where the biggest gaps and opportunities are in today’s wellbeing spend

What we hope to achieve

The final report will give the HR community something it’s been missing: a shared evidence base.

It will show:

• How much organisations are really spending on wellbeing (per employee and overall)
• Where budgets are being allocated — mental health, physical fitness, financial wellbeing, specialist support and more
• What outcomes HR leaders prioritise when making these decisions

Our hope is that this resource empowers HR teams to make stronger cases for investment, focus spend where it makes the biggest impact, and move the conversation beyond “nice to have” into real, measurable value.

How you can be part of it

The survey takes just 3 minutes, it’s completely anonymous, and every response makes the report stronger.

👉 https://reechus.involve.me/wellbeing-budget-benchmark

All participants will receive early access to the report when it’s published.

Together, we can create a benchmark that makes it easier for every HR leader to answer the toughest question: “How much should we spend on wellbeing — and where should it go?”

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