The Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programs

Personal health and wellbeing problems can have a real impact on workplace performance. Mental ill-health and suicide cost Australia an estimated $200–$220 billion a year, including $40–$70 billion in direct economic costs (Productivity Commission, Mental Health Inquiry Report, 2020).

The business case for acting is well established. For every $1 invested in effective workplace mental health initiatives, Australian organisations see an average return of $2.30 in reduced absenteeism, presenteeism and compensation claims (PwC, Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace: Return on Investment Analysis, 2014, with Beyond Blue and the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance).

A well-designed workplace health and wellbeing program can support:

• Lower healthcare costs
• Lower workers compensation costs
• Improved productivity

A strong program can also help build the organisation’s reputation, both with the public and with its own employees.

Call HSG today to get started on your corporate wellbeing program. We’ll help you through every step, from design to implementation to review.

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