What is the ROI on Workplace Wellness programs? A look at the evidence and the gaps in research and practice

As the health of workers falls under a brighter spotlight, organizations are scrambling for ways to prevent ill health and promote good health of their workers.  Many organizations turn to implementing “Wellness programs” to save on health care costs and increase productivity.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a workplace health program as involving “a coordinated and comprehensive set of health promotion and protection strategies implemented at the worksite that includes programs, policies, benefits, environmental supports, and links to the surrounding community designed to encourage the health and safety of all employees.”