Why Invest?

A workplace injury prevention and wellness program is a valuable investment for your organisation. A healthy worker is likely to be more motivated, productive and take less sick leave. Research also shows that healthy workers are safer workers.

The Benefits

• Reduce absence due to sickness
• Create a positive work environment and workplace culture.
• Reduce the incidence of accidents or injuries.
• Reduce lost productivity due to smoking breaks and sick leave.
• Fewer occurrences of poor mental health and stress claims.

Return on Investment

• Healthy workers are 30% more productive than unhealthy workers.
• Reduce absence due to sickness by 21%.
• Increase productivity at work by 29%.
• Improve overall worker health by 24%.
• For every dollar invested in health over a three year period, the return on investment ranges from $1.40 to $4.70.

The bottom line

Healthier Workplace WA “The business case for workplace health & wellbeing” 2014