12/16/2025
The Cost of Doing Nothing
When organizations overlook employee wellness, the impact is far from invisible. Research shows that burnout and disengagement cost U.S. companies between $4,000 and $21,000 per employee annually, translating to over $5 million in losses each year for a company with 1,000 employees.
Turnover compounds the problem. Studies estimate that replacing an employee costs 6–9 months of their salary. For someone earning $60,000, that’s $30,000–$45,000 in recruiting, onboarding, and lost productivity. Beyond direct expenses, high turnover erodes morale, disrupts teams, and weakens organizational culture.
The broader picture is even more concerning:
🟡 91% of workers report unmanageable stress, and 71% report burnout in recent surveys.
🟡 Only one in four employees feel their organization genuinely cares about their well-being.
🟡 Poor workplace health practices contribute to rising healthcare costs and declining engagement, creating a cycle that undermines both culture and profit margins.
The evidence is clear, ignoring wellness is not a neutral stance, it is a financial and cultural liability. Companies that invest in employee well-being see measurable returns in engagement, retention, and productivity.
The real question isn’t whether organizations can afford to prioritize wellness. It’s whether they can afford not to.
