Like women, men face distinct health challenges that affect wellbeing, safety, and organizational performance. For example, Mercer Marsh Benefits’ Health on Demand 2025 data points out that men:
Die of heart disease at younger ages
Face elevated cancer risk (about 1 in 5 will develop cancer before age 75)
Are more likely to die by suicide
Suffer alcohol‑related fatalities at roughly three times the rate of women
Account for the vast majority (90%) of workplace fatalities
At the same time, many men report loneliness and lack of fulfilment — concerns that practical, employer‑led interventions can and should address. These health issues are important not only at an individual level, but organizationally as they contribute to lost productivity, higher absence rates, safety issues, and increased insurance costs. Employers that design benefits and workplace practices around these realities can improve well-being and strengthen retention, safety, and engagement.
Below are four areas where employers can have a measurable impact, with clear steps you can implement quickly.