2017 Cigna 360° Well-being Survey – Positive Aspects of Working Overseas Often Overshadowed by Health and Financial Concerns
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Overall, the well-being index score for globally mobile individuals is 61.5 points, which is 1.8 points lower than their domestic counterparts. The most significant gap is in family well-being, which is 9.4 points lower.
"The results show that globally mobile individuals are more concerned than the general working population about their own health and well-being, and that of their families," said
This survey follows the publication of the 2017 Cigna 360°
Globally mobile individuals often experience anxiety and all respondents are concerned about illness. Cancer and accidents are their main worries, followed by mental illness, such as depression. Twenty-five percent of globally mobile individuals raised concerns about diseases associated with alcohol; significantly more so than the general working population. Safety concerns and long-distance loneliness Globally mobile individuals feel the world looks less secure due to political turmoil and other macro-economic factors. One-third of respondents feel less safe than they did 24 months ago. This sense of insecurity was highest in the
Many respondents also report having problems socializing outside of work. One-fifth suffer from loneliness, which increases to nearly one quarter for those who are single or live alone. Minding the gap A significant gap in health insurance coverage may contribute to elevated levels of concern.
"The survey shows health benefits are a very important factor when deciding to take an overseas posting," said
"There is a clear need for employers to pay attention to the health and well-being of their globally mobile employees. This duty of care should extend outside of the office when employers are interacting with their families and the local community." About the Research A total of 2,003 online interviews were conducted with globally mobile individuals aged 25-59 who are working in markets outside of their birthplace across 20 markets in
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