Caterina Sullivan
What is Corporate Wellness?

Goal 3 of the United Nation's Global Goals for Sustainable Development aims to increase the health and well-being of citizens around the world. A corporate wellness program is a fantastic way to commit to this goal.
A corporate wellness program is any kind of workplace scheme or practice which aims to increase the physical and mental health and well-being of employees. These programs can be included as part of a company's overall sustainability program as it is working towards economic, social and environmental sustainability.
Globally, corporate wellness programs are a $40 billion dollar industry with only 9% of global workers having access to such a program in their workplace. From 2016 to 2021, the industry is expected to grow approximately 7.8% in the United States alone.
In the US, $2.2 trillion is lost each year due to issues around corporate unwellness. This is approximately 12% of GDP. Corporate unwellness can be broken down into the following:
$1.1 trillion lost due to chronic disease
$250 billion lost due to workplace-related illnesses and injuries
$300 billion lost due to workplace-related stress
$550 billion lost due to disengagement at work
Fortunately, the return on investment when it comes to corporate wellness programs is quite high. According to a study conducted by the University of Louisville, for every dollar invested into workplace wellness, companies see $7 in savings.
Corporate wellness can include programs such as the following:
Workplace health and safety program
Staff cycling facilities
Lunchtime exercise group
Staff nutrition program
Staff mental health program
For more information about how you can incorporate corporate wellness into your organisation or to get started on a corporate wellness program as part of your sustainability program, contact us today!
This article was originally published on the Strategic Sustainability Consultants website.