Myth: Only big companies see results.
Fact: Cost-benefits studies with the strongest research design and greatest number of participants
have typically centered on large companies like Johnson & Johnson, Citibank and Procter& Gamble.
There is evidence, however, that small businesses can achieve results with as few as five employees
actively engaged in a well-managed program.(Sources: Annual review of Public Health; Journal Of
Occupational And Environmental Medicine.)
Myth: Corporate wellness programs are costly and difficult to run.
Fact: Wellness programs can take the form of simple educational tools, such as posting a wellness
bulletin board, or a short physical activity break built into the work day. Small, uncomplicated steps are
often the best way to begin building a company culture of health and wellness and to gain momentum.
Myth: Virtually all employees have to participate for a company to see a return on investments.
Fact: Widespread employee participation currently boosts a company’s rate of return, but significant gains
can be made on an individual level. Preventing just one medical event, such as a heart attack or stroke, in
your company’s work force could potentially off set the cost of providing an employee wellness benefit..