Workplace wellness helps employees improve their mental health as well as overall health. Some wellness programs will include educational materials or events aimed at giving employees resources for health practices in their life and workplace. Workplace Wellness initiatives promotes wellness among employees and facilitates the feeling that their employer values employee health. This may lead to employees being more productive and invested in the company’s mission. Addressing employee wellness contributes to improving the health of individuals as well as the company. Benefits may include improved employee satisfaction, better understanding of the employer’s mission and goals, decreased workplace or compassion fatigue, better communication, higher rates of retention, and improved recruitment.
