The Facts about Office Wellbeing - Says Who?
Some may have the perception that investing in health and wellbeing has a relatively low yield. Statistics illustrate this is a myth. Recent case studies show on average, ROI (Return on Investment) for workplace wellness programs is $3-$5 for every $1 invested.
Harvard Business Review.
“The healthiest Australian employees are almost three times more productive than their unhealthy colleagues.”
Medibank Private (November 2005), article The Health of Australia’s Workforce.
PricewaterhouseCoopers research on corporate wellness programs have shown a 3-to-1 return on investment. “There are quantifiable benefits from using wellness programs to attract and retain talented, healthy employees.“The economic case for prevention is overwhelming".
”Simon Leary, partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the UK firm of PwC and Health Research Institute Leader for United Kingdom/Europe.
"We now have a science of happiness, which we know is not just … the pleasant life but also involves living the engaged life, the meaningful life and this is being applied in workplaces.”
Dr. Timothy Sharp CEO, The Happiness Institute
It is recommended that plants be used in the workplace to help alleviate characteristics of Sick Building Syndrome. You need only 1 plant for each 10 square metres!
Workcover of NSW

