In the face of crisis, a culture of health is key for business resiliency

Corporate cultures that consider employee health a core value, taking a holistic and integrated approach, may be better off during these unprecedented times.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the work landscape and shown employers across all industries how vital employee wellness is to business continuity, performance and success. But how can employers help their employees stay healthy and productive as many adjust to remote environments or evolving local policies around the pandemic?

The answer may lie in workplace culture. It can transcend the office walls and is the go-to playbook for organizations regardless of whatever the working environment may be. A research review conducted by the Integrated Benefits Institute found that drivers of a culture of health, particularly leadership and co-worker support, are positively associated with employee engagement in wellness programs. We suspect that when a workplace culture values the health of its workforce, employees will be more engaged at work, utilize workplace wellness programs, and adopt healthy behaviors. In turn, this can support a healthy workforce and simultaneously cultivate productivity during times of crisis.