Research spanning more than a decade has consistently shown wellness programs to be financially effective and that every dollar invested on a wellness program can return $2.30 and $10.10 by decreasing absenteeism, sick day usage and by lowering insurance costs.
Additionally it is noted that there are marked improvements in staff member performance and productivity in corporations that implement a wellness program.
Healthy businesses enjoy increased staff member morale and an improved ability to attract and retain key individuals . Moreover, employees are more alert and productive.
For example, Coca Cola reports that they save close to $500 a year per employee once they implemented a fitness program in which 60% of their staff members participate.
Coors Brewing Corporation reported that staff members who participated in their wellness programs decreased their absentee rate by 18 percent.
Workers enjoy their share of benefits from health promotion programs too. A healthful lifestyle affects every part of a person’s life, including their work environment.
Health promotion programs lead to fewer injuries, less human error and a work environment that is more harmonious and relaxed. Furthermore, employees who work at a company that implements a health promotion program know that their company is concerned about their wellness.
Staff Members often report a reduction in their stress levels because of health promotion programs.
As employees feel better, more relaxed, more valued and more human to their company; they enjoy an increase in productivity. This increase in productivity, while beneficial to the organization, is also essential to the worker as it increases their own sense of self worth and confidence levels.
Workers who feel successful and who feel that they accomplish goals are overall happier and in a better frame of mind.
The benefits of health promotion programs, both tangible and intangible, are evident. It’s a wise move for a organization to implement a health promotion program, specifically when they incorporate some form of mental health aspect into it.
This also has social benefits as domestic violence and child abuse is shown to be lowered in areas where health promotion programs are implemented. These days, an organization can almost not afford to have some sort of health promotion program to offer to their workforce.
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