Employers have strong practical reasons—not just ethical ones—to care about employee wellness. There are many articles written about it but here is a nice summary of some points to consider. We find wellness directly affects how well the organization performs.
1. Productivity and performance
Healthy employees (physically and mentally) tend to focus better, have more energy, and make fewer mistakes. Issues like stress, burnout, or poor health can significantly reduce productivity and performance.
2. Lower absenteeism and presenteeism
When employees, or their family members, are unwell, they either miss work (absenteeism) or show up but perform poorly (presenteeism). Supporting wellness reduces both and allows your company to operate as you designed it to operate.
3. Retention and reduced turnover
People are more likely to stay at a company that treats them well. Replacing employees is expensive—recruiting, onboarding, and lost knowledge all add up.
4. Healthcare and insurance costs
It has become common place that an employer offers their employees cost sharing for healthcare needs which usually means a form of health insurance plan. These premiums are often based on how often the employee uses the plan to cover their health care needs. Healthier employees generally mean lower insurance claims and therefore premiums over time.
5. Engagement and morale
Employees who feel cared for are more motivated, loyal, and willing to go the extra mile. That often translates into better teamwork and customer service.
6. Company reputation
Organizations known for prioritizing employee well-being attract stronger candidates and build a positive public image.
7. Risk management
Ignoring wellness—especially mental health—can lead to burnout, conflicts, or even legal issues. Proactively supporting employees reduces these risks.
Wellness as a Business Strategy
Bottom line:
Caring about wellness isn’t just “nice”—it’s a business strategy. It helps companies save money, improve performance, and build a more stable, effective workforce.
Here are Twin City Underwriters, we have implemented a program that comes at $0 net cost to either the employee or employer and can provide benefits to both the employee and their dependents. We would love to tell you more and see if it could offer you similar benefits. Feel free to email or call us at your convenience. There is no time like the present. The sooner you enroll, the sooner the savings start, and the sooner the benefits can be used.
Twin City Underwriters
Choosing employee benefits can be difficult and is very overwhelming. Twin City Underwriters, for more than 50 years, has helped small group employers in Minnesota find the plan that meets their employees' unique needs while keeping the company budget in mind. Schedule a one-on-one meeting with one of our insurance brokers to start to map out a plan for you!
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