No matter your business size, there’s value in building a culture of health in your workplace. Wellness programs are one of the leading ways employers influence worker well-being, health and productivity.

We were curious about how employers use wellness programs, so we asked SFM policyholders in a recent survey.

Wellness programs varied by organization size

Of the 209 survey respondents, 1/3 answered “yes” to the question, “Does your workplace offer a wellness program?”

Results varied by size, with larger employers more likely to have a wellness program.

For the smallest companies, under 50 employees, only 17 percent responded that they had a wellness program. This increased to 33 percent for companies with 50-499 employees and 50 percent for businesses with 500-999 employees. Two-thirds of the largest businesses, with more than 500 employees, reported a wellness program.

Percentage of employers offering wellness programs by number of employees

Wellness program topics

The wellness offerings within a program can vary widely. We asked employers who had a wellness program what topics they address.

Other offerings mentioned:

• Free flu shots
• Medication management
• Chronic health issues
• Workplace relationships
• Biometrics

For more information on workplace wellness programs, see our posts:

• Two key factors for a successful workplace wellness program
• ROI and VOI: A strong wellness program measures both
• 10 statistics that make the case for workplace wellness programs

For more on specific topics such as stress, fatigue and mindfulness, see all the posts in our Wellness category.