Do employer-provided wellness programs yield a return on investment? The past year has yielded as many, if not more, questions than answers. While some programs have shown favorable returns, others have not. Lack of a consistent, rigorous method for quantifying savings associated with wellness programs, along with some selective vendor reporting and overstated outcomes have led to confusion among purchasers.
But what if weve only gotten it partially right? What if weve overlooked what may be the most significant business-related outcome resulting from wellness programs?