PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1133320
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1133320
The global corporate wellness market size is expected to reach USD 75.3 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 4.38% during the forecast period, based on a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising obese and overweight population increases insurance costs that account for the financial burden on employers. Corporate wellness initiatives target particular health risk factors such as stress, obesity, smoking, poor eating, and lack of exercise.
The pandemic has caused a change in the process of delivering wellness services. Although in-person sessions have resumed to some extent, the virtual platform has been made available to at-risk employees to meet their psychological and fitness needs. Initially, the lockdown imposed due to COVID-19 resulted in a transition to work from home, causing a great deal of stress. Companies around the globe are modifying their corporate wellness strategies to meet the emerging public health crisis due to COVID-19.
Organizations are increasingly using corporate wellness programmes to boost employee health and productivity, mitigate health risks, and minimize employee healthcare expenses. Businesses are more conscious of the importance of maintaining a psychologically and physically healthy workforce. As a result, capital investment in employee wellness programmes, solutions, and services has surged. Absenteeism expenses are reduced by USD 2.7 for every dollar spent on fitness programmes, according to a study conducted by Harvard economists. As a direct consequence, employees must be encouraged to live a healthier lifestyle in order to perform better.
Employers providing the programs have noticed a significant rise in productivity and a decline in leaves and attrition. In addition, companies in the U.K. initiated the Fit for Work service, which offers a tax benefit of USD 663.3 per year. Organizations are providing wearables, such as Fitbit, Apple, and Google watches, which helps in keeping track of parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure.
Moreover, the International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates that the Asia-Pacific employs 1.9 billion people. Globalization has led in significant economic expansion throughout the region, with most countries experiencing a continuous increase in the number of employees. Additionally, the region's workforce is aging, with the region's population aged 60 and over predicted to grow by 24% by 2050, according to the United Nations report. This would result in an increase in the burden of chronic diseases among the region's working population in the following years. These factors create a potential for the market to grow in emerging countries throughout the forecast period.