For the past decade, the topic of wellness in the workplace has permeated boardrooms and newsrooms alike, becoming a point of particular interest. While there’s no denying that law firm executives recognize wellness and wellness design as a trending topic, they are still left with one nagging concern: is it a fad or will it have a positive impact on their bottom line? In other words, is it worth it? It’s an understandable question and a particularly pertinent one for those in the legal profession where the business model centers on maximizing billable hours. From a certain perspective, it can be difficult to see the ROI for wellness initiatives—hard-earned company capital is spent on creating tangible amenities for employees in the hopes of gaining often-intangible benefits: boosts in productivity, performance, engagement, job satisfaction, and retention. Essentially, companies and firms spend a significant amount of money so employees can spend less time at their desks. For organizations worried about their bottom-line and lawyers focused on billable hours, this can seem counterintuitive. But, it’s not, and here’s why.Read More
