Building a physical wellbeing strategy

HOW-TO GUIDE | By The Simplyhealth Team | 21st December 2018

The benefits of looking after your employees’ physical health are wide-ranging. Having a workforce that is physically healthy has a positive effect on mental health, reduces sickness absence, boosts productivity and decreases the risk of employees developing serious, long-term health conditions.

Physical wellbeing is a key pillar within many workplace wellbeing strategies. Figures from the CIPD and Simplyhealth Health Wellbeing at Work 2018 report revealed that in over three-fifths of organisations, health and wellbeing activity is designed to promote physical health.

What this guide covers:

• How to build the right strategy for your organisation
• How to reach the whole workforce
• The building blocks of physical wellbeing
• Measures of success for employers and employees
• Quiz – test your knowledge!