In recent years workplace injuries and accidents have skyrocketed, impacting not only employee health but also business performance. In fact, in 2023, businesses across the U.S. saw 2.6 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses—more than one third of which required days away from work. More telling still is that only 57 percent of employees worldwide report “good holistic health.”
Traditional occupational health practices focus on care that directly impacts performance in the workplace. But research continues to reveal new links between employee health and productivity, performance, and business outcomes. Occupational health is now carving out a new position in organizations’ strategic roadmaps and growing to encompass more dimensions of employee care.
Future Healthcare Today’s 2026 Occupational Health State of the Industry Report provides an overview of occupational and environmental medicine in the coming year, including:
- Current market opportunities
- Emerging trends in workplace health
- Critical risks for workers and employers
- Strategic opportunities
As employee health grows in importance in the workplace, the role of occupational health professionals is expanding beyond conducting annual physicals and injury treatment to directly influencing organizational success. To learn how occupational health is evolving and what challenges and opportunities to expect in 2026, download the report now.