{"id":105163,"date":"2022-05-13T13:41:50","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T19:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=105163"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:05:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:05:29","slug":"companies-with-happy-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"The Real Reason Companies With Happy Employees Succeed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/#Why_should_employees_choose_companies_with_happy_employees\" >Why should employees choose companies with happy employees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/#Do_companies_with_happy_employees_actually_exist\" >Do companies with happy employees actually exist?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/#What_Does_it_Mean_to_be_Happy\" >What Does it Mean to be Happy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/#Why_do_companies_with_happy_employees_succeed\" >Why do companies with happy employees succeed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/#What_does_a_strong_workplace_wellness_program_look_like\" >What does a strong workplace wellness program look like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/#Why_does_workplace_wellness_matter_for_business_success\" >Why does workplace wellness matter for business success?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/#What_do_the_best_wellness_programs_include\" >What do the best wellness programs include?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/#Why_is_implementing_wellness_challenging_and_how_can_it_be_simplified\" >Why is implementing wellness challenging, and how can it be simplified?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/#What_is_the_connection_between_employee_happiness_and_wellness_strategy\" >What is the connection between employee happiness and wellness strategy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/#The_Best_Wellness_Programs_Have\" >The Best Wellness Programs Have:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/13\/companies-with-happy-employees\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote executive-summary is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:17px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group executive-summary\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>What do companies with happy employees have in common?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Companies with happy employees consistently invest in employee well-being, supportive leadership, and positive workplace culture. They prioritize wellness programs that reduce stress, promote healthy habits, and help employees feel genuinely cared for. When employees feel healthier and supported, they are more satisfied, more engaged, and more likely to thrive at work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-employees-choose-companies-with-happy-employees\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_employees_choose_companies_with_happy_employees\"><\/span>Why should employees choose companies with happy employees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When we graduate from school and contemplate how we want to make a living, we\u2019re not often considering companies with happy employees. We tend to focus on the best opportunities like pay, location, and sometimes even a foot in the door is enough. We\u2019re delighted to be out of school and interacting in the world, getting paid to use our skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What we don\u2019t always remember to think about is our long-term game. It\u2019s easy to be drawn to positions with good pay, high clout, and overall stability, but this doesn\u2019t always equate to work satisfaction. <strong>Choosing a company with a proven track record of happy employees is the best place to start.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we will show you why companies with happy employees succeed and how to keep them happy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stretching-before-working-out-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108318\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stretching-before-working-out-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stretching-before-working-out-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stretching-before-working-out-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stretching-before-working-out-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stretching-before-working-out-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stretching-before-working-out-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-companies-with-happy-employees-actually-exist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_companies_with_happy_employees_actually_exist\"><\/span>Do companies with happy employees actually exist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Happiness is tricky and doesn&#8217;t look the same for two people. To some, happiness might be lying on the beach, drinking a fruity cocktail garnished with a mini-umbrella, and baking under the sun; to others, this is their worst nightmare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Defining happiness isn&#8217;t easy, but it is easy to focus on things proven to create happiness.<\/strong> When a person is in an atmosphere that contributes to their success, reduces stress, and allows them flexibility in their life, they will stress less, leaving more time for peace, happiness, and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/29\/boost-team-morale\/\">How to Use Wellness Programs to Boost Team Morale<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_it_Mean_to_be_Happy\"><\/span>What Does it Mean to be Happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Happiness is commonly described as joy, contentment, and positive well-being, but this explanation often leaves out that happiness&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/happiness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">requires discomfort<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">\u201cHappiness is not the result of bouncing from one joy to the next; researchers find that achieving happiness typically involves times of considerable&nbsp;<em>dis<\/em>comfort.\u201d   - Psychology Today<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does this sound like an oxymoron? <em>Let us explain\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some people, happiness is securing a billion-dollar merger; for others, it\u2019s finally solving a riddle to win a video game. However, happiness is often seen as an outcome rather than a process, but we\u2019ve been looking at happiness wrong for years, especially for companies with happy employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a moment and think back to when you felt truly happy. Does this moment include a sense of pride? Is this a memory of an easy win or a hard to attain victory? Chances are, you thought of something that brought out a sense of pride in yourself and something that did not come easy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you thought about the first car you bought after saving for three summers straight working as a dishwasher at a local diner, or perhaps it was the birth of your first child after many failed attempts at trying. <strong>No matter the circumstance that created the happiness, a sense of pride is a frequent contributor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we see our child\u2019s first smile or open up the engine of our new wheels on the freeway, we\u2019re right there, enjoying that moment, absorbed in happiness. We\u2019re not thinking about the medical expenses and late nights or the plates upon plates of food we had to scrape at our summer jobs. We are there to enjoy that beautiful moment. After all, it\u2019s why we worked so hard in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/customer-stories-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104767\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/customer-stories-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/customer-stories-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/customer-stories-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/customer-stories-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/customer-stories-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/customer-stories.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We put ourselves in uncomfortable situations to achieve results because we know it\u2019s the things we have to fight for that mean the most. However, we don\u2019t need to do it alone, and we certainly don\u2019t need to pursue careers with companies that don\u2019t care about their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220516183922\/https:\/\/www.wellness.uci.edu\/programs\/eapmaterials\/eaphelpsheets\/Happiness.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">employee&#8217;s overall happiness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We put ourselves in uncomfortable situations to achieve results because we know it\u2019s the things we have to fight for that mean the most. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-do-companies-with-happy-employees-succeed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_companies_with_happy_employees_succeed\"><\/span>Why do companies with happy employees succeed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Who wants to spend the majority of their time at a place that does not focus on the health and happiness of their workers? After all, without workers, companies don\u2019t operate, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.com\/articles\/how-employees-make-or-break-business-success-and-how-you-can-lead-the-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">their success depends <\/a>on the quality of their teams. If they have high turnover or unproductive employees, they won\u2019t achieve their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to show up to work and put in your best effort, shouldn\u2019t your employers do the same?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best way to locate a company that cares about its workers is to look for employers dedicated to employee health and wellness programs because those companies have the happiest employees. <\/strong>Companies with a considerable focus on wellness continue to show positive results, including&nbsp;saving money&nbsp;and increasing employee happiness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/16\/wellness-company\/\">Wellness Company: Why Every Company Must Become One Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-a-strong-workplace-wellness-program-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_strong_workplace_wellness_program_look_like\"><\/span><strong>What does a strong workplace wellness program look like?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to think of wellness as a basic benefits program, but wellness is so much more than health benefits. Medical and dental insurance are a great start, but the rapidly improving world of health and wellness gives employers more options on what they can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most of us, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20230209140932\/https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/archive\/local\/1990\/11\/29\/which-is-more-important-in-choosing-a-career-salary-or-self-fulfillment\/3e249557-9d59-445d-b922-ab1b4c65735e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the dollar is no longer <\/a>the reigning champion of persuasion when it comes to career decisions because we\u2019re realizing how precious time is and how much the pursuit of the almighty dollar creates a false sense of happiness and stability. <strong>We want to feel appreciated and like the work we do matters. <\/strong>We want to be surrounded by people that are as invested in us as we are in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We want to be surrounded by people that are as invested in us as we are in them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Real-Reason-Companies-with-Happy-Employees-Succeed-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The Real Reason Companies with Happy Employees Succeed\" class=\"wp-image-105342\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Real-Reason-Companies-with-Happy-Employees-Succeed-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Real-Reason-Companies-with-Happy-Employees-Succeed-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Real-Reason-Companies-with-Happy-Employees-Succeed-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Real-Reason-Companies-with-Happy-Employees-Succeed-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Real-Reason-Companies-with-Happy-Employees-Succeed-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-Real-Reason-Companies-with-Happy-Employees-Succeed.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-does-workplace-wellness-matter-for-business-success\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_workplace_wellness_matter_for_business_success\"><\/span>Why does workplace wellness matter for business success?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The companies with happy employees are the ones that know how to treat them, and happy employees stick around. Each business needs to decide on programs that will help their employees without hurting their business, making a wellness program&#8217;s versatility crucial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to look at all the benefits before accepting the position to recognize the full scope of a compensation package. <strong>However, it\u2019s important to remember that even small wellness programs can impact and don\u2019t always need a big budget.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/02\/company-wellness-programs-for-millennials\/\">How to Create Company Wellness Programs For Millennials in 5 Simple Steps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-the-best-wellness-programs-include\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_the_best_wellness_programs_include\"><\/span>What do the best wellness programs include?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness programs are vast, ranging from minimal to expansive, depending on the company providing the benefits. Most large companies will offer complex wellness packages, so if you plan on pursuing a career in more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/investing\/042915\/5-industries-driving-us-economy.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">prominent industries<\/a>, why not choose the ones with the best of the best wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medical and Dental Insurance<\/strong>. This is at the top of the list because it\u2019s the one we all need and most offer. Don\u2019t skip this one, and you might want to think twice before pursuing companies that do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vision Insurance<\/strong>. Many people that have good vision think they don\u2019t need eye exams. While they may not need glasses, optometrists can often spot initial early symptoms of diseases. That eye exam could help lead to a diagnosis that can save your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mental Health Benefits<\/strong>. Finding a company with mental health visits is getting a little easier since the implementation of online therapy platforms. If you find one with full mental health benefits, they are seriously worth considering. Mental health services are expensive, and if a company is willing to invest in promoting them, they are worth taking a serious look into.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Access to Physical Fitness<\/strong>. Gym memberships, group fitness, or walks at lunchtime. Fitness and movement are keys to health and wellness, and companies that promote them show they value their workers. Companies with happy employees almost always have access to physical fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Employees-Actively-Participate-in-Team-Challenges-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"How Companies Make Their Employees Happy\" class=\"wp-image-105101\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Employees-Actively-Participate-in-Team-Challenges-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Employees-Actively-Participate-in-Team-Challenges-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Employees-Actively-Participate-in-Team-Challenges-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Employees-Actively-Participate-in-Team-Challenges-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Employees-Actively-Participate-in-Team-Challenges-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Employees-Actively-Participate-in-Team-Challenges.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Flexible Work Schedules<\/strong>. Commuting five days a week in traffic with rising gas costs is something we\u2019ve learned in recent years isn\u2019t necessary. Employers that offer employees flexible schedules give them more control over their time and improve their life quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paid Time Off and Sick Leave<\/strong>. Employers that don\u2019t provide their employees with paid time off won\u2019t keep people around long. Look for companies that understand that life happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Screening Incentives<\/strong>. Get paid to do all the things you should be doing to take care of yourself. Dental cleanings, routine checkups, and even that eye exam we mentioned early should happen, and why not look for employers that will make it worth your while to stay on top of your health?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that whole discomfort thing we mentioned early? Let\u2019s circle back to that for just a minute before we wrap up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about all the hard things you\u2019ve done in your life that have paid off. Did you do those things all on your own without any help whatsoever? Or did you do it with the help of parents, teachers, friends, or even coffee?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/best-wellness-program\/\">How to Replicate the Nation&#8217;s Best Wellness Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-implementing-wellness-challenging-and-how-can-it-be-simplified\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_implementing_wellness_challenging_and_how_can_it_be_simplified\"><\/span>Why is implementing wellness challenging, and how can it be simplified?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While wellness programs aren\u2019t designed to force people to do what they don\u2019t want to do, they help people succeed in the things they want to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness programs can\u2019t make you step on a treadmill, but they can give you a pass to access them. They can\u2019t make you stop smoking, but they can offer tobacco cessation programs and resources to help you quit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We feel happy when our minds are at peace and proud of ourselves. It\u2019s the reason we work so hard and the reason we don\u2019t give up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To be happy people, we need to take our wellness seriously.<\/strong> We need to choose companies with happy employees. We need to select <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240806044619\/https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/justcapital\/2019\/08\/29\/the-33-best-companies-for-workers-by-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">companies that care about their teams<\/a>, and it\u2019s the companies with the best wellness programs with the happiest employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/19\/improve-employee-retention\/\">How Wellness Programs Help Improve Employee Retention<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-connection-between-employee-happiness-and-wellness-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_connection_between_employee_happiness_and_wellness_strategy\"><\/span>What is the connection between employee happiness and wellness strategy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all want to find our place in this world, use our skills, and find the best company to utilize those skills. We want our work to matter, and we want to be a part of teams that supports those skills.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"To Recap: Companies With Happy Employees Focus on Wellness\" class=\"wp-image-105349\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Untitled-design.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While money is an effective carrot to take a job, it won\u2019t be the reason to keep the job. We need to feel appreciated, and the best way to find a company that will support their employees is to locate the ones with the best wellness programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We need to feel appreciated, and the best way to find a company that will support their employees is to locate the ones with the best wellness programs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, happiness doesn\u2019t mean pain-free. Happiness means discomfort, often prolonged, as we pursue what we believe will make us happy. 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When we find companies that emphasize overall health and wellness, it\u2019s a good indicator that they\u2019ll be where you want to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Wellness_Programs_Have\"><\/span>The Best Wellness Programs Have:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medical and Dental Insurance<\/strong>. Please don\u2019t skip this one; it\u2019s essential!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vision Insurance<\/strong>. Remember that an eye exam could help lead to a diagnosis that can save your life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mental Health Benefits<\/strong>. Mental health services are expensive, and if a company is willing to invest in promoting them, they are worth taking a serious look into.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access to Physical Fitness<\/strong>. Fitness and movement are keys to health and wellness, and companies that promote them show they value their workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flexible Work Schedules<\/strong>. Employers that offer employees flexible schedules give them more control over their time and improve their life quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paid Time Off and Sick Leave<\/strong>. Look for companies that understand that life happens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Screening Incentives<\/strong>. Get paid to do all the things you should be doing to take care of yourself.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While these are the heavy hitters in employee health and wellness programs, there is a high range of options when determining the best employee wellness program. It\u2019s crucial to find one that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the time to learn about companies with happy employees will help you make the best decision on which ones are worth pursuing because those are the companies that have the best performance rates, lowest turnover, and minimal medical expenses. <strong>These are the companies that show they care by wanting you to take care of yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to explore how you can win with a wellness program that will not only increase productivity but so much more!&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/demosignup\"><strong>Schedule a Free Demo with our team<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and learn how to make wellness work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/demosignup\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA4-1024x566.png\" alt=\"Free Demo for Companies With Happy Employees Focus on Wellness\" class=\"wp-image-104678\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA4-1024x566.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA4-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA4-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/CTA4.png 1189w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773342269145\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do companies with happy employees tend to be more successful?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Companies with happy employees succeed because happiness drives engagement, creativity, teamwork, and loyalty. When employees feel energized and supported, they\u2019re less stressed and more willing to take initiative. Over time, that positive culture translates into better performance and stronger business outcomes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773342272665\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can companies intentionally create happy employees?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best way for companies with happy employees to replicate their success is by providing emotional support, flexible work options, and consistent wellness opportunities. Employees feel happier when their well-being is prioritized in meaningful, ongoing ways. This creates a culture where both people and performance thrive.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773342273352\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> Does wellness play a role in why companies with happy employees succeed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Absolutely\u2014wellness is often the secret reason companies with happy employees outperform others. When employees have access to wellness tools, habit support, and stress reduction, happiness rises naturally. Platforms like WellSteps make it easier to sustain this momentum through continuous campaigns and rewards.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773342274603\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can leadership help create a company with happy employees?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Leadership sets the tone for companies with happy employees by modeling respect, transparency, and healthy work habits. 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