Global Companies Reported Mixed Mental Health Progress
A new benchmark report reveals varying improvements in workplace mental health support across 121 international firms.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Mental Health
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The CCLA has released its annual mental health benchmark report, analyzing mental health initiatives for 19 million employees across 121 global companies. While 54 organizations improved their performance scores, a significant portion of surveyed firms continue to struggle with lower-tier rankings.
Why it matters
Many firms fail to translate existing support mechanisms into effective policies because they lack engagement data and do not clearly articulate the business case for mental health investment.
The study analyzed 121 companies representing 19 million total employees, with 98% offering at least one mental health support mechanism. Average benchmark scores have risen by five percentage points since 2022, though 48 companies remain in the lowest tier.
The players
CCLA
CCLA is an investment management firm that produces annual benchmarks to encourage better corporate practices regarding workplace mental health.
The details
Researchers evaluated companies based on management commitment, governance, leadership, and performance reporting. Results show that North American firms currently rank lower than their counterparts in the EMEA and East Asia regions.
Timeline
The benchmark analysis shows an average score of 25% for companies in 2022.
The annual report was published on October 12, 2026.
Health Landscape
This report highlights a transition toward formalized corporate accountability in mental health, moving beyond voluntary initiatives to structured governance. It benchmarks current industry standards against the 2022 baseline to measure global progress.
Employees at the 121 benchmarked companies may see increased access to mental health resources as firms address gaps in their current support systems. The data suggests that workers in North American companies are currently less likely to be supported by robust, data-driven mental health policies compared to peers in EMEA and East Asia.
The takeaway
Companies that integrate employee feedback and engagement data are more likely to see measurable improvements in their mental health tier rankings. Organizations aiming to improve should focus on clearly defining the commercial benefits of a healthy workforce to leadership.
Further reading
For more information on corporate wellness standards, visit our Mental Health section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Portfolio Adviser.
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