The Importance of Corporate Wellness:
5 Strategic Benefits
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Corporate wellness programs are having a moment, and not without reason. But popularity alone is not enough to guide a sound investment. If you’re going to dedicate time and resources to a wellness program, it has to deliver more than a good impression.
It has to deliver results.
When done right, workplace wellness supports the employee, strengthens the team, and fuels real business outcomes. Here are six strategic benefits to consider, and why wellness, done well, works.
Employee Engagement & Retention
Emotional well-being is a widespread concern among American workers.
According to a survey published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), about 75% of American workers feel moderately or highly concerned with their emotional wellbeing, and 1 in 4 consider it to be fair or poor.
When employees don’t feel supported, they disengage. Or, leave altogether.
A thoughtfully implemented wellness program is a direct response to these rising concerns. It signals that leadership not only hears their employees, but cares. And when an employee feels cared for, they care about their workplace in return.
Meaning, higher engagement.
Beyond perception, a wellness program can reduce stress, anxiety, and other early signs of burnout. These are factors that, when left ignored, can push employees to leave.
A supported employee is a loyal, engaged employee. These are the type of employees who contribute to a more resilient and stable company culture.
2. Financial Bottom Line
Investing in employee wellbeing is also financially smart.
Research shows that for every $1 spent on wellness programs, medical costs are reduced by $3.27 and absenteeism costs are reduced by $2.73.
Wellness programs reduce the long-term costs associated with unmanaged emotional wellbeing. When employees go without support, they are more likely to require extended time off, accommodations, and other strains to the budget.
Reallocating money toward wellbeing support is urged even more by the younger workforce. 50% of workers under 43 reported that they would accept a reduced salary in exchange for company-provided wellbeing support.
A wellness program is an upfront investment which cultivates a healthier team with sustained energy.
Spend the money now, or later.
3. Increased Productivity
How employees feel determines how they perform.
Stress, anxiety, and incessant mental noise are some of the leading productivity killers in a modern office. When an employee’s focus is fractured, the work falls apart.
Wellness programs that prioritize mindfulness and stress-management can transform how employees show up to work every day. In one study, a participant described how this type of mindfulness program allowed her to, “return to the workplace and be more productive, because you are not allowing thoughts and concerns to interfere with the productivity of your work.”
These practices build the muscle of attention. In an age of distraction and digital fatigue, this is invaluable to preserve focus and direct energy to where it matters.
Try this 30-second Attention Reset.
Simply breathe and focus on the dot. Notice where your thoughts try to wander.
4. Reduced Stress & Higher Morale
Stress accounts for 75%-90% of all doctor visits, making it a leading issue for workplaces to address.
Stress can severely impact an employee’s presence and performance. Wellness programs recognize that.
Wellness initiatives that prioritized both physical and mental wellbeing saw a 43% decrease in employee stress. They also saw a 41% increase in employee morale.
The benefit is mutual. Employees enjoy a peaceful, collaborative, and satisfying work experience. And companies see the results: Higher motivation, loyalty, and productivity.
With a tailored wellness program, companies can see their culture shift from one crushed by pressure to one fueled by purpose.
Below, you can find a sample video that exercises both mental and physical wellbeing. Through curated yoga flows and intentional breath work, it aims to release tension and recenter yourself.
5. A Workplace Culture That Stands Out
As your team changes, so should your strategy. Today’s workforce thrives on more than a paycheck. They thrive on purpose, investment, and a workplace that actively cares for their wellbeing. A wellness program doesn’t just speak to your internal team, it enhances your external brand.
By prioritizing wellness, companies become beacons in a sea of burnout, disengagement, and outdated work norms. They build a culture that attracts and retains the top talent.
Through active integration and management of a wellness program, companies transform from standard to cutting-edge. They aren’t just embracing the change, but leading it.
When you’re at the front of the pack, the right people notice. High-performing, future-focused individuals who usher in ingenuity, collaboration, and creativity. This top-level talent will gravitate towards a company that is as elevated as they are.
And an elevated workplace is one that cares for their employees.
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Next Steps
Wellness shouldn’t feel forced. It should naturally integrate into your company’s rhythm. That’s why we offer several formats, from midday resets to extended, customized retreats. No matter what your team needs, we’re here to adapt.
Download the guide below to browse through our list of corporate offerings, and discover what aligns with your workplace.
Works Consulted:
EBRI Press Release. (2023, October 8). https://www.ebri.org/content/2023-workplace-wellness-survey-finds-74-percent-of-american-workers-are-moderately-or-highly-concerned-about-their-workplace-well-being?mod=article_inline
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