Never before have we had so much information about what makes our bodies and minds tick, or enjoyed greater access to health and wellbeing services. Despite this, employers continue to face ongoing challenges in terms of workplace absenteeism and loss of productivity linked to poor health and wellbeing. When it comes to employee health and wellbeing, prevention really is better than cure. In this expert report, in partnership with Simplyhealth, Simplyhealth's director of corporate, Pam Whelan, discusses how organisations can reap the rewards of a proactive approach to health and wellbeing, and sets out the business case for investing in preventative healthcare.