How Do Wellness Programs Increase Productivity in the Workplace in 2026?
Presenteeism, a form of low employee productivity, is the practice of showing up for work but not actually contributing.
Fortunately, company productivity and employee happiness can both be improved through wellness programs that can be provided by ACES.
66%
Employees with a bad diet are 66% more likely to have high presenteeism than those who frequently ate whole grains,
fruits, and vegetables.
28%
Smokers were 28% more likely than non-smokers to have high presenteeism, as stated in the provided copy.
These comparisons demonstrate how taking part in a wellness program can increase productivity at work and clarify the connections between
employee health and presenteeism. In addition to this, there are a variety of health difficulties that contribute to the presenteeism problem;
risk factors, chronic pain, and chronic illnesses, notably chronic depression, considerably enhance the likelihood of low productivity.
A Fresh Perspective to Employee Retention — Healthy Food!
According to various research such as the Center of American Progress, retention is still a major worry even if you’re not hiring more people,
especially if you work in a field with lots of open positions. Finding and keeping outstanding people is crucial in the current corporate environment
to increase efficiency and improve continued levels of success.
It is essential to create work environments that people want to join and stay in for sectors that deal with intense competition or a shortage of talented
personnel. An atmosphere that empowers, motivates, and enhances employees’ work experiences must be deliberately invested in by businesses, because the average
employee works more than 40 hours each week. An area where employee engagement can be significantly impacted is employee incentives.
Modern office productivity is evolving quickly in every aspect. Modern employees’ behaviors and traits are evolving along with the nature of work.
Organizations are consequently under constant pressure to improve both their workspaces and the employee experience.
It’s Official: Happy Employees Mean Healthy Firms!
Who wouldn’t want their staff to be relaxed and well-rested? According to Doordash for Work, 2022 — eating the right food can empower your brain in producing
hormones that improve sleep, lessen anxiety, and increase emotions of calm.
Key takeaway
Focusing on improving employee morale through food is beneficial for both your business and your staff. A crew that is well-fed will not only create more
successful and innovative projects, but also take more pleasure in their work.
Food is a vital source of energy for both your body and mind, and your brain regulates your mood.
Health Empowerment at Work
The energy and nutrient intake of employees are a vital part of a company’s development. According to the 2013 Philippines National Nutrition (PNN) Survey,
the average daily intake of Filipino worker is 1768 kcal/day, lower than the Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)
which is 2397 kcal per day.
A Filipino worker’s average diet is composed of refined sugars, fats and oils, and processed meat products. All are sources of non-nutrient-dense food which
can lead to either malnutrition or obesity. The Food and Nutrition Research Institute – Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) encourages Filipino adults
to have a proper diet with the help of the daily nutritional guide for adults.
Awareness, engagement, and support are needed to facilitate health promotion. It is said in the 2013 PNN Survey that lack of access to healthy food is the main barrier
to a proper diet. ACES addresses this by providing quality healthy food choices in the workplace canteen, comprehensive meal information, and a supportive nutrition environment.
