Corporate wellness has been around for many years. However, the emergence of Covid-19 has brought it into the mainstream of organizations. Companies are now looking at ways to improve their workforce's health and well-being. The recent economic crisis and the drastic change in the working environment have both highlighted how imperative it is for companies to develop and sustain a healthy workforce.
Corporate wellness programs have become the norm for many US-based companies. According to a report sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and produced by The RAND Corporation, over 80% of companies in the U.S with over fifty employees offered some sort of corporate wellness benefit.
When most people think of wellness, they often think of physical fitness and nutrition. There are several benefits to improving your employee's mental health and wellbeing as well. Studies show that poor mental health is correlated with work-related and job-related injuries, which in turn can result in lost productivity, higher sick days, and an overall loss in profitability.
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