“For every dollar spent on health promotion, a company can expect a return of between $1.15 and $8.00. These cost savings come in the form of reduced absenteeism, reduced short- and long-term disability, reduced prescription drug use and increased productivity.”
- IAPA
Whether you are a CEO of a large company, an HR Specialist, a manager of a small business or a director of a non-profit organization, you face similar challenges when it comes to productivity and staffing:
A solid workplace health and wellness program is a key factor in addressing all of the above. Today’s top organizations no longer view workplace wellness as a “perk”; rather, they recognize it as a crucial investment in long-term success.
Sobering Statistics:
(Sources: “Making Business ‘Cents’”, www.tchu.ca and “Creating Healthy Workplaces”, IAPA, 2004)
Workplace health is so much more than disability claims and sick days. The challenge is that some of the strategies for addressing health in the workplace take time and the return on investment may not be immediate.
To learn more, check out The Case for Comprehensive Workplace Health Promotion