Wellness Consumer Builders, LLC

How will it affect my company?

Programs and policies that promote healthy behaviors can make a big difference on employee wellness AND have an impact on the company’s bottom line. Studies have shown that for every dollar invested by employers in workplace health promotion/wellness programs, there were savings ranging from $1.49 to $4.91 with a median savings of $3.14* In business terms, that’s more than a 3:1 return on investment – a ratio that is hard to ignore, and a best practice that should warrant serious consideration from companies.

In fact, a workplace wellness literature review posted in Health Promotion Practitioner Journal found that:
• 19 studies found a 28.3% reduction in sick leave
• 16 studies demonstrated a 5.6:1 return on investment
• 23 studies showed a 26.1% reduction in medical costs
• 4 studies found a 30% reduction in direct medical and workers’ compensation claims.

There is little doubt that a comprehensive wellness program targeted to meet a company’s specific needs can save money by reducing absenteeism, lower healthcare expenditures, decrease employee turnover, and increase productivity.