Workplace Wellness Changes Organizational Economics

Now that organizations have been implementing more effective wellness programs for associates in the workplace the typical economic benefits are ranging around $2-$3 dollars of benefit for every dollar spent. Some of the organizational changes and benefits are surprising while others are fairly predictive. Here are the top 5 positive outcomes heard at Leader-Works among healthcare clients and hospitals:

1. Reduced utilization of sick days within the organization
2. Increased productivity for measurable routine tasks
3. Reduced physician visits by employees and their dependants
4. Reduced expenses for employee and family medications
5. Reduced percentage of high blood pressure and diabetes among associates

Of course, the long term benefits to organizations include reduced benefit costs, reduced non productive wage payments and enhanced client services resulting from better employee attendance and productivity levels.

What wellness programs are working at your facility and how are you measuring your results?