Wellness Programs

Invest in an Effective Wellness Program

The Wellness Council of America estimates that with the combination of an effective worksite wellness program and an annual investment of $100-$150 per year will produce a return on investment of $300-$450.

The Wellness Return

Wellness Makes Perfect “Cents” for Several Reasons including:

  • Statistics show that companies with effective wellness programs can expect to:
    • generate 20% more revenue per employee
    • improve market value by 16%
    • deliver 57% more in shareholder returns
    • (source: Staying @ work report: Building an Effective Health and Productivity Framework, Watson Wyatt, 2007.)
  • Wellness drives costs savings
    • A three year study conducted at a health system in Minneapolis found that health risks decreased after the implementation of a comprehensive worksite wellness program. This led to increased savings due to reduced health care costs, absenteeism, and workers’ compensation claims each year of the program.

Source: Fairview Alive Program Evaluation (StayWell, 2004)