The document discusses the benefits of wellness programs for companies and employees. It outlines how wellness programs can reduce healthcare costs and increase productivity by improving employee health, satisfaction, and reducing absenteeism. Specific benefits highlighted include reduced insurance premiums and costs, increased productivity, and improved employee health, cooperation and decision making. Keys to successful programs include executive support, employee committees, education-focused programming, and measuring outcomes through metrics like costs and employee health indicators.

1. Making Wellness Work for Your Company Bernard Rosen, PhD