It's not just about the money. That's what most employers in a recent survey said about company wellness initiatives. 

A survey of more than 700 large and small employers conducted by Willis Group Holdings, a major insurance brokerage, found that 64 percent said their wellness plan was focused on value of investment (VOI), rather than financial return on investment. Only 28 percent said their focus was ROI. 

VOI refers to the intrinsic benefits that a wellness program may produce, including happier and more productive employees. ROI focuses solely on the wellness program's ability to reduce employee health care costs. 

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