Abstract
This study examines the monetary and non-monetary return on investment (ROI) for organizations that invest in workplace wellness programs. This research is essential for understanding the impact workplace wellness programs can have on employee health and wellness, employee satisfaction and engagement, and healthcare costs for both employees and employers. Armed with this knowledge, business leaders can strategically decide on wellness initiatives, considering their potential effect on both employee well-being and organizational objectives. This research project confirms a strong connection between workplace wellness programs and the validation for organizations to invest in these programs. Furthermore, this review provides an overview of the evidence on the benefits of workplace wellness programs to employers, focusing on the outcomes of employee productivity, performance, satisfaction, and healthcare costs. The study also identifies the best practices and challenges for implementing and evaluating workplace wellness programs, as well as how to determine which components will ensure program success. Additionally, weaknesses in the research are discussed and include the lack of consistent tools to measure the success of workplace wellness programs, lack of data that demonstrate which program components are most effective, high resource and time requirements, and challenges evaluating the long-term benefits of workplace wellness programs.
Date Created
May 10, 2024
Project Type
Capstone
College or School
College of Professional Studies Granite Division
Program or Major
Leadership
Subject
Workplace Wellness
Date
Spring 5-10-2024
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Provost, Tami J., "Workplace Wellness: Assessing Organizational Return on Investment" (2024). M.S. in Leadership. 131.
https://scholars.unh.edu/ms_leadership/131