5 effective strategies for promoting workforce wellbeing

by Roxanne Leal, SWBC BusinessHUB

When your business has a winning wellness program that your employees are engaged in and excited about, morale will be high and it can put you on the path to building a healthy, happier workforce. Subsequently, your organization will benefit from better attendance and improved employee retention—it’s a win-win!

Consider the following statistics on workplace wellness:

  • 61% of employees agree that they have made healthier lifestyle choices because of their company’s wellness program.
  • Businesses with a highly engaged workforce saw a 17% increase in employee productivity and a 41% decrease in absenteeism.

 

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