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The ROI of Corporate Wellbeing

Mon 26 Jan 2026

Why improving work-life balance truly pays off

For a long time, corporate wellbeing was treated mainly as a value-driven topic.

Today, it has become a real, measurable economic lever that directly impacts productivity, retention, and operating costs.

More and more companies are realizing this: in Italy, over half have introduced structured work-life balance policies after the pandemic, and those that did are already seeing positive effects on their financial results.

The question is no longer whether to invest in wellbeing, but how to do it sustainably and with tangible returns.
- Corporate wellbeing programs generate an average ROI of 3 to 5 times the investment
- 95% of companies that measure ROI achieve positive results
- In Italy, the benefit for employees is more than four times the cost borne by the company
- Companies with structured wellbeing initiatives record a +6.7% increase in profit over revenue

And what about productivity? Well-managed work-life balance has a direct impact on daily work:
- +18% productivity in companies that invest in work-life balance
- Employees with good balance are 21% more productive
- Engagement increases by 30%
- 12% fewer sick days
- Burnout reduced by up to 25%, with direct effects on absenteeism and work quality

Corporate wellbeing also affects one of the highest and least visible costs: turnover.
- Reduction in resignations ranging from 21% to 68%
- Retention rates up to 88% in companies with strong work-life balance policies
- People with a healthy balance stay longer and are more motivated

NOTONLYDESK supports companies adopting hybrid work models by providing access to coworking and flexible spaces that can be integrated into HR policies and corporate budgets. A single pass allows teams to work close to their operational needs, while maintaining cost control and visibility on usage.

Why are we telling you this?

Wellbeing doesn’t come only from traditional benefits. More and more companies are building it through flexible work models and alternative spaces.
The data shows that:
- People who also work from coworking spaces see a +22% productivity increase compared to full remote
- Hybrid models with flexible spaces lead to +11% productivity
- 67% of people report “excellent” productivity levels in flexible environments
- Voluntary turnover is reduced by up to 20%

Added to this are indirect benefits: less commuting, less isolation, more networking, and higher overall satisfaction.

With NOTONLYDESK, many companies integrate coworking into their work-life balance policies: a flexible, measurable solution that adapts to different teams. Wellbeing works when it becomes an organizational choice.