'Workplace Wellness' describes business efforts to improve employee health and wellbeing through health-promoting programs, policies, benefits, and environmental supports. Workplace wellness programs often focus on nutrition, daily physical activity in and out of the workplace, smoking cessation, and preventive care. Many workplaces are increasing their support for employee mental health as well, recognizing the important connections between stress, work-life balance, mental health access, and overall health.
Workplace Wellness is good for:
Businesses. Workplace wellness initiatives can increase morale, productivity, and employee retention, while decreasing absenteeism and healthcare costs.
Employees. Workplace wellness initiatives can help employees build healthy habits, reduce risk for chronic diseases, and manage their healthcare needs.
- Communities. Workplace wellness initiatives can extend benefits to employees’ family members, promote healthier lifestyles throughout the community, and build a thriving local economy.
