Not every definition of corporate wellness would include that of Pay Plus. We view peoples' lives as a whole. There's a direct link between healthy, happy employees and high productivity levels at work. We see the effects of it here. Concerns Skeptics point to high employee turnover rates, lack of evidence that wellness programs are the causal factor in improved employee health, and the argument that only those who are already healthy will utilize a wellness program.
Chapman encourages employers to examine turnover rates carefully.
While some industries will experience higher rates than others, a high turnover rate for a couple of positions does not equal a high turnover rate for an entire company. Those who've implemented programs are confident that the time, energy, and money they've invested have, indeed, effected real change. They warn, though, that a wellness program, however comprehensive, must be well designed and executed to be effective. It must offer benefits that employees want in a way they will actually utilize. Schaefer cautions that a wellness program must never project blame onto employees.