Why Investing in Staff Wellness Works
Employee wellbeing isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s a smart business decision backed by clear data. Here’s what the research shows:
🏥 Reduced Sick Days
Businesses that invest in wellbeing programmes see a significant drop in absenteeism.
📊 Fact: Mental health-related absence costs UK employers around £56 billion a year in lost productivity and sick leave (Deloitte, 2022).
📉 Impact: Organisations with effective wellbeing support see up to 28% reduction in sick days (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - CIPD, 2023).
💷 Strong Return on Investment
Wellbeing initiatives offer a strong return for businesses.
📈 ROI: For every £1 spent on mental health and wellbeing interventions, employers get back an average of £5.30 in reduced absence, presenteeism, and staff turnover (Deloitte, 2022).
🔄 Better Staff Retention
Staff who feel cared for are far more likely to stay.
🧠 Stat: 79% of UK employees say they are more likely to stay with an employer who prioritises mental health (Mind, 2023).
📈 Higher Performance and Engagement
Happy, healthy employees are more productive and engaged.
✅ Fact: Companies that prioritise wellbeing see a 12% increase in productivity on average (University of Warwick study, 2014).
💬 Insight: Employees who feel their wellbeing is supported are 4x more likely to be engaged at work (Gallup, 2023).
🤝 Stronger Company Culture
Investing in wellness improves trust, communication, and morale.
📣 Finding: 87% of employees say they are more likely to recommend their employer if they feel their wellbeing is supported (PwC Health Research Institute, 2021).
