Benefits of Worksite Wellness

Recent research has linked poor health to higher health care costs, low productivity (presenteeism), high absenteeism, and high rates of disability and injury. Worksite wellness programs address these issues by creating an environment conducive to health and offering programs to help employees improve their health status. To achieve these improvements, an organization needs to support the wellness program across all levels, both from the top down and the bottom up (Leading by Example, 2005).