Corporate Health and Well-Being

Improved health and well-being in the workplace bring a number of benefits for both employers and employees. Research shows that corporate health and well-being programmes help workers give up unhealthy habits including smoking, lose excess body weight and prevent/manage a range of medical conditions including high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol and diabetes, to mention just a few. Also, healthy workers have less problems with sleep, stress and other issues affecting both their psychological and physical well-being.

Corporate health and well-being programmes also bring a number of benefits for employers. A recent research which analysed the results of several dozen studies on the issue found that companies with comprehensive well-being programmes have on average up to a quarter less sick leaves. In addition to helping their employees stay healthy and fit, corporate health and well-being programmes thus also help companies save money - both directly and indirectly. Workers who feel appreciated are more motivated for work and more motivated workers are more productive.

To Make Corporate Health and Well-Being Programmes Work

In order for corporate health and well-being programmes to work, it is crucial for them to be: