What are the benefits

Worker health and wellbeing is broader than the traditional focus on occupational health and safety. Evidence shows that health, safety and wellbeing programs can bring a range of benefits:

For workers, the personal benefits of participating in workplace health programs are likely to include:

• improved health awareness and knowledge
• improved physical and mental health
• increased energy to do the things you want to do
• increased enjoyment of work
• improved concentration and productivity

For employers, the benefits of providing workplace health programs are likely to include:

• improved productivity
• improved staff morale
• reduced absenteeism
• reduced presenteeism (remaining at work when unwell)
• reduced staff turnover
• reduced workplace injuries
• improved worker relations
• maintaining the skills and experience of ageing workers

If you're ready to learn more about the opportunities and potential benefits of workplace health, find out how to apply for WorkHealth programs.

Workplace health programs have been shown to reduce absenteeism by an average of 27% over 3.5 years (From a recent World Health Organisation report)