6 Ways Wellness Programs Can Improve Your Workplace
Benefits of Corporate Wellness Programs
As an employer, if you haven’t looked into corporate wellness programs before, now’s the time to start. A wellness program that is tailored to your company is one of the best ways to improve your everyday work environment for you and all your employees.
While the programs will vary based on industry, company size, and employee priorities, corporate wellness programs may include healthcare plans, gym memberships, stress-management services, ergonomics programs, and more. Learn more about six of the ways that wellness programs can improve your workplace below.
1. Wellness programs can improve employee morale.
Employees who know their leaders care about them are happier employees. Just by offering a wellness program to your team—regardless of whether they take advantage of it or not—you’ll be able to see an increase in employee morale.
2. Wellness programs can increase employee loyalty.
Similarly to the above point, wellness programs can help increase employee loyalty and retention. Employees who feel valued, who are happier in their day-to-day activities tend to have a more positive job outlook and view of their company. As a result, these employees are more likely to remain loyal in their positions than employees without access to wellness programs.
3. You’ll attract better employees with a wellness program in place.
In addition to earning the loyalty of your existing employees, you’ll start to attract better employees for having a wellness program in place. Job seekers—whether they’re new to the job market or looking for a change of pace—are attracted to jobs that offer benefits like healthcare plans, fitness memberships, and other incentives.
4. Wellness programs can help you see fewer sick days and absences.
When your employees take advantage of the physical and mental wellness aspects of your wellness program—such as preventative healthcare and stress-management workshops—they’ll be less likely to take sick days or be absent from their jobs. Employees who participate in wellness programs are often healthier and more productive than those who don’t.
5. You may be able to earn tax credits and other incentives.
As an employer, you may be eligible to earn tax credits and other incentives through health insurance and government agencies. By having a wellness program in place, you can save money in the long run for having healthier, happier employees.
6. Wellness programs can increase employee bonding and teamwork.
Employees who participate in wellness programs together tend to work better together. Especially true for wellness programs with gym memberships or group wellness activities, employees will be more likely to bond with each other both in and out of the office. This makes for more productive days, better teamwork, and (once again) happier employees.
Customize a Program to Meet Your Needs
Your business, workplace, and employees have completely unique needs—and you need a corporate wellness program to support those needs. Our ergonomics and wellness experts will get to know your company and team members in order to develop a customized wellness program to best meet your needs. Learn more about what our wellness programs may include below.
