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The Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programs

By Christie Wright | Published February 24, 2023 | No Comments

The concept of workplace wellness is nothing new for 2023, and today it reaches beyond physical health. However, many companies still struggle to understand the benefits and how this crucial area can make a positive impact on their business.

Workplace wellness refers to the promotion of physical and mental health activities, programs or policies that are designed to support healthy behavior in the workplace. This can also include enhanced benefit offerings to encourage employees to reach their full potential.  

When a company invests in employee wellbeing and wellness programs, it builds a good reputation among competitors, potential new hires and a positive public image. Today many employers are investing in their employees by providing workplace wellness initiatives such as medical screenings, lifestyle coaching, health education fairs, fitness programs and discounted wellness memberships.

Even small programs can make a huge difference in helping employees find balance, peace of mind, increased productivity, as well as decreased absenteeism. Employers are seeing the value in committing to various wellness initiatives as well as a return on their investment in ways of higher employee retention, less employee burn out and employer cost savings on lower healthcare costs.