Companies are increasingly expanding their commitment to employee health and wellness, according to Nuffield Proactive Health.

Proactive says that since the beginning of the year it has worked in partnership with the Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Nestle, Sage and Vodafone in the development of innovative programmes. It has seen the number of employees that benefit from its health and wellbeing services grow to over 120,000.  Services are delivered via a network of 50 owned facilities, as well as within the premises of over 100 corporate clients and new network of 400 accredited physiotherapy clinics.

Chris Jessop, chief executive of Nuffield Proactive Health, says: “Employers will use the presence of high quality on-site gym facilities or health and wellbeing assessments as part of a benefits package to give them a differential advantage when looking to recruit and retain the best people.

“By enhancing health and wellness offerings in the workplace, businesses are demonstrating their duty of care to their people, as well as positioning the values of their business to all stakeholders. Other benefits can include improved performance and productivity from a fitter, sharper, more focused team; reduced sickness absence, lower insurance related healthcare costs, plus improved employee integration and team bonding.”