Benefits of a Workplace Wellness Program

For the Employer

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On average, a typical worker loses 115 productive work hours every year due to a health condition. Absenteeism due to stress and illness creates an obvious cost to employers, but there is also a hidden cost in the form of a “lack of productivity on the job” due to poor health.

For many companies, medical costs can consume a large part of company profits. Chronic diseases related to lifestyle account for the majority of the nation’s medical costs. Experts in the field of health benefits estimate that the costs of employer-provided health and dental benefits are rising every year. A large portion of adults aged 45 and older report that their physician has diagnosed them with high blood pressure or diabetes, which is a major cause of death in Australia.   

Many people rate "help in planning their daily schedule to include some physical activity" and "professional help in choosing what types of activities are best for them" as very important.

Companies who approach corporate wellness as an investment rather than a cost realise greater success and lower failure costs in obtaining returns on such programs. The results:

•    Increased productivity, energy and creativity.

•    Increase in employees' mental focus, clarity, endurance and attention to detail.

•    Increase in employees' production and job execution.

•    Improved company morale.

•    Significant reduction in absenteeism from injuries and illness.

•    Measurable reduction in insurance claims and premiums.

•    Reduction in employee turnover.

•    Increase in staff retention, longevity and company satisfaction.

•    Increase in employees' overall quality of life, through the proven benefits gained physically, psychologically and emotionally through health and fitness.

•    Retained vision, teamwork and cohesiveness of employees.

•    Increased potential for recruitment.

Employees

We believe that the key to a strong company is having strong, healthy employees, and that encouraging a preventative approach to health and wellness is one of the most innovative and effective ways employers can boost employee morale, productivity, employee retention and overall profit. Taking advantage of programs offered not only will help you succeed more during work hours, it will give you more energy and patience for your home and personal life as well.

If your company does not have an employee wellness program already set up, you may be in the position to lead the way. If not, contact your human resources department or, if you have access, go straight to the top, your president or Chief Executive Officer. This could be the big idea that gets you that big promotion!