WorkWell Leaders (WWL), a registered charity focused on mental health and organisational wellbeing, has unveiled the WorkWell Leaders Impact Roadmap, a strategic guide for CEOs and Boards. Developed in collaboration with the National University of Singapore, this roadmap is based on a comprehensive study analysing over 200 organisational factors to identify the most influential drivers of wellbeing and performance.
The roadmap, supported by partners such as the Bank of Singapore and the Health Promotion Board, offers actionable guidance for leaders. Anthea Ong, Founder and Chairperson of WWL, emphasised the roadmap’s potential to empower leaders to act with focus and accountability. “Leaders want to make change and invest where it matters most – and now we know what matters most from this study,” Ong stated.
Key findings from the study highlight that organisational wellbeing is the primary enabler of performance, challenging the notion of wellbeing as a mere “soft” benefit. The roadmap outlines six drivers within the Organisational Wellbeing-Performance IMPACT Framework, including investing in leader wellbeing and promoting belonging.
Dr Reuben Ng, the principal researcher, noted, “The data are clear – what leaders do matters far more than what they say or delegate.” The roadmap also includes tailored applications for smaller businesses and trade-based workplaces, ensuring its relevance across various sectors.
The WorkWell Leaders Impact Measure study, conducted between November 2024 and April 2025, gathered insights from over 2,400 employees. It marks Singapore’s first nationally representative study linking leadership actions to wellbeing and performance outcomes. As Singapore looks to the future, this roadmap aims to redefine leadership in an uncertain world.
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