By Tonia Ward
Workplace wellness programs can lower health care costs for both employers and employees. Companies that provide wellness programs tend to have happier, less stressful and more productive employees. In addition, individuals with chronic disease cost up to four times more in health insurance expenses than healthy individuals.
The RAND Wellness Program Study has shown that lifestyle management can reduce health risks such as smoking, obesity and lack of physical activity.
A culture of health helps employees change their behavior and make healthier decisions. Employers should strive to provide the necessary tools to create an environment conducive to positively impacting their employee’s health. The greatest amount of time per day is spent on working and work-related activities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Offering a corporate wellness program includes, but is not limited to:
Services include:
Workplace wellness programs can lower health care costs for both employers and employees. Companies that provide wellness programs tend to have happier, less stressful and more productive employees. In addition, individuals with chronic disease cost up to four times more in health insurance expenses than healthy individuals.
The RAND Wellness Program Study has shown that lifestyle management can reduce health risks such as smoking, obesity and lack of physical activity.
A culture of health helps employees change their behavior and make healthier decisions. Employers should strive to provide the necessary tools to create an environment conducive to positively impacting their employee’s health. The greatest amount of time per day is spent on working and work-related activities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Offering a corporate wellness program includes, but is not limited to:
- Stress reduction
- Disease prevention
- Improved nutrition
- Increased positive emotions
- More productive and engaged employees
Services include:
- Fitness challenges
- Lunch and lecture sessions
- Group exercise classes, including Mind Body and Walking Programs
- Telephone or online Coaching
- Keynote Presentations (e.g., stress management, etc.)