Employee Benefits

Employee Wellness Investments Pay Dividends

UPDATED ON
May 23, 2023
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Not only are employees in the younger generations that now make up the largest proportions of the workforce more inclined to show significant interest in enhanced wellness benefits - but the company’s that are making these investments are seeing promising results on their bottom lines, as well.

A new study indicates that 9 out of 10 companies that invest in employee wellness see a positive return on investment, with 85% of HR professionals noting a reduction in sick days and 78% seeing decreased health expenditures when comprehensive well-being-promoting benefits are utilized.

85% of responding HR professionals also claimed to see an improvement in talent attraction and retention as a result of their well being benefit offerings. 

You can read more about that research and analysis here.

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