Short answers for HR and leadership.
What is a corporate wellness program?
A corporate wellness program is a structured set of tools and support an employer offers to improve employees' physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing. In the UK these often include mental health support, absence prevention and wellbeing resources.
What is the difference between a corporate wellness program and corporate wellness software?
A program is the overall approach: what support you offer and how you promote it. Software is the platform that delivers it, such as an app for employees and a dashboard for HR. Spark provides both in one platform.
What should a UK corporate health program include in 2026?
Common elements are mental health support, Mental Health First Aiders, financial wellbeing guidance, and support for menopause and neurodiversity. Spark covers the four pillars (mental, physical, social and financial) and can sit alongside other benefits such as private GP access.
How much do corporate wellness programs cost in the UK?
Costs vary by provider and by what is included. Spark starts from £24 per employee per year, with pricing confirmed in a short demo.
How do you measure the ROI of a corporate wellness program?
UK employers usually track absence rates, employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) and staff turnover, plus recruitment costs. Spark's anonymised reporting shows engagement and trends to support this.
Why is corporate wellbeing important for UK businesses?
Poor mental health can affect attendance, performance at work and staff retention. Prevention-focused support can help employers spot issues earlier and decide where support is needed.
What are the four pillars of workplace wellbeing?
Mental: stress management, resilience, counselling access and Mental Health First Aiders. Physical: Cycle to Work schemes, gym access and ergonomic setups. Financial: pension guidance and cost of living support. Social: inclusion, teamwork and a sense of belonging.
What should I look for in corporate wellness software?
Look for employee adoption, clear privacy controls, anonymised reporting, manager guidance, rollout support and transparent pricing. See the seven questions in the platform section above.
How does Spark protect employee privacy?
HR sees anonymised, organisation-level trends and engagement. Employees’ personal notes stay private.
Is Spark an EAP or a clinical service?
Spark is a proactive wellbeing platform that supports early awareness and everyday habits. It works alongside occupational health and employee assistance programme (EAP) services.
Is Spark suitable for a company of 100 employees?
Yes. Spark works for small teams and for large multi-site organisations. Rollout is three steps: register your organisation, invite employees, and start using the app.
How long does rollout take?
Employees can start using Spark once invited. We confirm rollout timing for your organisation in the 15-minute demo.