The 2025 Workplace Wellness
Report found that the average rate of employee absence in New Zealand is 6.7 days. This increase now represents a median cost of $1,319
per employee, which in cludes both salary costs for absent individuals, added impact of replacement staffing
or disrupted productivity (Southern Cross Health Insurance & BusinessNZ, 2025). For employers, this growing
burden highlights the importance of investing in effective workplace wellbeing initiatives.
On‑site Workplace Nutrition and Health Education Programmes provide employees practical, evidence‑based
support to improve their daily nutrition, metabolic health, and overall wellbeing. Through a mix of engaging
workshops and personalised nutrition coaching, your team has access to a qualified nutritionist who can help
them make meaningful, sustainable changes that genuinely support their health.
New Zealand research consistently shows that workplaces offering wellbeing programmes, whether that’s gym
memberships, structured health workshops or broader wellbeing initiatives, experience lower absenteeism and
higher productivity. These programmes also deliver economic benefits for employers (Southern Cross Health
Insurance & BusinessNZ, 2025).
If you’re ready to support your team with practical, evidence‑based wellbeing solutions, we can explore the
options that best fit your workforce and help your people thrive. Every organisation is different, and
together we can tailor a programme that aligns with your company values, employee profile, and wellbeing
goals.