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Turning health risk into value: well-being

The global COVID-19 pandemic has given HR and benefits professionals the opportunity to reinvent health and well-being plans – turning caring into a competitive advantage.
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07/06/2021

Building a comprehensive strategy across the four pillars of well-being

Since the start of the global pandemic, employee health has moved rapidly up the corporate agenda. Firms are beginning to understand that caring for employees is both productive and cost-effective.

This shift has highlighted the need for benefits professionals to work with colleagues in occupational health and safety, risk management, talent acquisition and human resource (HR) delivery to create a comprehensive approach to well-being.

To be effective, well-being should be a complete strategy that encompasses benefits, workforce engagement, and company culture, rather than a checklist of individual initiatives.

Strong well-being strategies include four pillars - physical, emotional, social and financial - that influence an individuals’ sense of purpose, increase happiness and promotes health.

Strong well-being strategies benefit employers, employees, and greater society. 

"The pandemic has taught us that there is not only real value in staying well, but that looking after employees’ well-being is both productive and cost-effective."

Kristin M Parker, PhD, MPH
Global & US Health Management Leader | Mercer Marsh Benefits

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The goal is to create a robust strategy that leads to better health while also improving business outcomes such as productivity, engagement, retention and trust.

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