The Wellness-Productivity Connection for Singapore Companies

When we talk about employee productivity, we often think about KPIs, processes, and systems. But one factor underpins it all: employee well-being.

As more companies embrace flexible work, longer hours, and digital tools, stress and burnout are rising. If your team isn’t well — mentally, physically, or emotionally — they won’t perform at their best.

Here’s how a well-executed wellness strategy leads to real business returns.

📉 1. Poor Well-Being = Poor Work Outcomes

Studies by the Institute of Mental Health show that:

• 1 in 3 employees in Singapore faces burnout symptoms

• Mental health issues cost employers $3.1 billion/year in lost productivity

• Absenteeism and “presenteeism” (being present but disengaged) are rising

Sick leave alone costs some SMEs thousands per employee each year.

🌿 2. Wellness ≠ Expensive Perks

Forget massage chairs and subsidised yoga. Real wellness starts with:

• Psychological safety

• Flexible hours for caregivers

• Accessible mental health support

• Proactive health screenings and education

✅ SMEs can start small:

• Monthly lunch talks on sleep, stress, or nutrition

• Subsidised access to a counsellor or telehealth platform

• Creating “wellness champions” in each team

📊 3. How Wellness Impacts KPIs

Better wellness → better business. Here's how:

KPI	Without Wellness	With Wellness
Turnover	High	Lower
Sick Days	Frequent	Reduced
Productivity	Dips mid-week	Sustained
Morale	Flat or low	Improved

One SME we worked with saw a 20% drop in sick days after introducing monthly wellness webinars and flexi-time.

💡 4. Use Government Grants

The HPB Workplace Health Promotion Grant covers up to $15,000/year for:

• Mental wellness programs

• Nutrition initiatives

• On-site screenings or ergonomic assessments

Other available schemes include:

🧠 5. Train Your Managers

Wellness starts at the top. Managers must:

• Check in on their team’s well-being

• Set realistic expectations

• Encourage breaks and balance

• Normalise conversations around stress and support

When managers lead by example, the team follows.

🧭 Final Thoughts

Wellness is no longer a soft issue — it’s a bottom-line priority.Healthy teams = productive, loyal, high-performing teams.

📩 Want to design your wellness strategy?

We’ll help you co-create one based on your staff needs and even deliver it – at no extra charge!

👉Contact us for details: info@wealthdex.sg