The benefits

Promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace makes good business sense.  Not only does it contribute to a positive culture and a workplace surrounded by healthy, happy and balanced people, it also contributes to the bottom line.

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
• Improved concentration and productivity

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

• Improved productivity
• Improved staff morale
• Improved worker relations
• Reduced absenteeism
• Reduced presenteeism (remaining at work when unwell)
• Reduced staff turnover
• Reduced workplace injuries
• Maintaining the skills and experience of ageing workers.

Find out more about how you can get started in setting up your own workplace program. There are also some suggested health programs you can implement in your workplace.