BENEFITS OF WORKPLACE WELLNESS

The benefits of health promotion and wellness programs are vast and well documented.

Health and wellness education in the workplace can:

• improve morale
• improve communication among work groups
• decrease absenteeism
• increase employee loyalty to your organization
• significantly impact a company's bottom line
• reduce alcohol and drug use risk factors

The time you invest now to train employees in health and wellness saves you money for your company later. In addition to the above benefits, wellness programs can make a positive impact on your company’s bottom line. Research suggests that for every $1 invested in health promotion, your company can save between $3 to $5 in health and safety costs, such as medical, absenteeism and workplace accidents.

The Small Business Wellness Initiative is a community collaborative project funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through a grant from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration.