What Are Employee Wellbeing Programs? (Q&A)

Employee wellbeing programs are structured organisational initiatives designed to support the mental, physical, and social health of employees. These workplace wellness initiatives can include a range of services such as confidential counselling, science-backed wellbeing checks, personalised health coaching, and resilience training. The purpose of these organisational wellbeing programs is to create a work environment that proactively supports staff health and wellbeing, helping teams to perform at their best. 

What Do Employee Wellbeing Programs Include? 

A comprehensive program typically integrates several types of support. Common elements are mental health resources, stress management workshops, physical activity initiatives, and nutrition education. 

At Altius, our tailored employee wellbeing services include Wellbeing Checks to assess psychological health, dynamic group training, and one-on-one Employee Health Coaching delivered by accredited allied health professionals. These services are supported by our digital platform, AltiusLife, which provides employees with ongoing health tools and trackers.

Why Are Employee Wellbeing Programs Important? 

The benefits of employee wellbeing programs are clear for both staff and the organisation. For employees, these programs help build personal resilience, reduce stress, and support better overall health.  

For businesses, investing in staff wellbeing support in Australia leads to measurable outcomes including higher staff engagement, improved productivity, and a stronger workplace culture. Effective programs also support a reduction in absenteeism and help manage workplace psychosocial risks. 

With support available in over 90 locations, Altius provides practical workplace wellbeing programs designed to deliver these results for Australian organisations. 

To see how our employee wellbeing services can support your team, contact an Altius expert who will happily guide you on our wellbeing programs.