According to the American Journal of Health Promotion employers save an average of $5.81 for every dollar invested in wellness programs due to improved employee health. A positive worksite wellness culture also contributes to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of employees. Benefits include reduced healthcare costs, increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and improved employee morale and retention. In a recent Harvard Business Review, Johnson & Johnson’s leaders estimate that wellness programs have saved the company $250 million on health care costs over the past decade.

As one of the original creators of educational materials for Johnson and Johnson’s employee wellness program decades ago, Ruth Clark is well qualified to implement employee wellness programs.