Four in 10 employers say health and wellbeing support boosts productivity – Everywhen
Staff retention was cited by 39% of employers, while 38% reported increased staff loyalty.
Four in 10 employers said their health and wellbeing support boosted productivity, research from Everywhen found.
Staff retention was cited by 39% of employers, while 38% reported increased staff loyalty.
35% said providing support was the right thing to do for staff, while 34% said it aligned with their culture and values.
Higher engagement was reported by 29%, while 28% said support reduced absenteeism.
Recruitment support was cited by 20%, meeting minimum legal requirements by 18% and lower costs and expenses by 16%.
9% said they saw no advantages from offering health and wellbeing support.
David Williams, head of group risk at Everywhen, said: “There are so many compelling business reasons for employers to offer health and wellbeing benefits.
“It’s great that employers are seeing advantages across the business in terms of productivity, recruitment and retention, loyalty and engagement, and more.
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