Costs and Benefits of Workplace Health - Healthy Workplace - Peel Public Health

Your bottom line is impacted not only by the health of your employees but also by the health of your organization.

Here are some provincial and national statistics to demonstrate the costs of doing nothing to promote a healthy workplace.

The Costs and Benefits of Promoting Workplace Wellness

Money Spent is Money Saved

The wellness program at Canada Life Insurance has been around for over 25 years and boasts savings of almost $7 for every $1 spent (Davie, 2000).
Husky Injection Moulding Systems estimates it has saved $8 million as a direct result of the $4 million invested in workplace environment and employee well-being (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada).
An initiative by the Corporate Health team at Telus helped save the company $3 for every $1 spent (Lowe, 2002).
A wellness program designed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in blue-collar workers saw ROI rates of $4 for every $1 invested (Lowe, 2002).

Money spent is money saved when you consider these factors affecting productivity.