Posted June 9, 2019
Many businesses are faced with the rising cost of health insurance and are introducing Wellness Programs to raise awareness and improving their employee’s health and overall well-being. Deciding which wellness program is the right would depend on the overall culture of the organization
These wellness programs have many benefits to employees and offers a competitive advantage to the organization. Engaging the senior leadership is one of the most important aspects of having a successful program.
In a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association on the effects of wellness programs reported that those who participated in these programs increased their exercising and maintained healthier weight.
Here is a list of 6 key benefits of employee’s wellness program
Benefit 1. Improved Productivity. When employees call in sick and are unable to work then productivity suffers. Having a workplace wellness program in place can assist in mitigating some of those losses by encouraging employees to improve their health by making better lifestyle choices.
Benefit 2. Better Company Culture
This is important as employees feel the company cares about their well being and it strengthens their relationship. Businesses that promote a culture of wellness have a competitive advantage.
Benefit 3. Higher employee satisfaction
Research shows that employees who work for organizations that offer a wellness program like their jobs, because they feel their employers care about their well-being.
Benefit 4. Easier Recruiting
Also, a study by Virgin Health Miles/Workforce Magazine found that 87% of employees ask for wellness packages when they consider an employer.
Benefit 5. Reduced Absenteeism
Employees who participate in a wellness program are less likely to miss work. The Wellness Council of America estimates that 100 million workdays are lost. Educating the employees about nutrition and fitness programs is key for a healthier workforce.
Benefit 6. Lower Health Care Costs
Wellness programs can also lower health care cost by having a healthier workforce and reducing the number of claims each year.
There is an obvious link between a company success and improved health and well-being of its employees. There are more benefits to healthier workforce.
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