2011/2012 Staying@Work Survey Report: A Pathway to Employee Health and Workplace Productivity

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The difficult economic environment, growing epidemic of workplace stress and ongoing challenges in changing unhealthy lifestyles are having an impact not only on direct medical costs but also on the more hidden costs associated with absence, presenteeism, overtime and replacement workers. As North American employers seek to control these rising costs, they are increasing their investment in the health and work effectiveness of their employees. What's more, employers are finding this strengthened commitment — evidenced by a philosophy and programs that make employees accountable for managing and improving their own health — can have positive effects on their organization and bottom line.

Results of the Towers Watson/National Business Group on Health 2011/2012 Staying@Work study illustrate this in striking detail. But the findings also paint a complex picture: Although companies with highly effective health and productivity (H&P) programs have clearly gained successes, they are tempered by shortfalls in key areas for all companies, including those with best practices. Following is an overview of the survey findings.

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