Employee Wellness is Your Business

The bottom line: Healthy employees are better for business, and more and more companies are establishing official wellness programs to get employees on track. The benefits are numerous:

• Healthier employees can result in healthcare cost savings.
• Fewer injuries on the job lowers workers’ compensation costs.
• Better health can mean increased productivity, higher morale and less absenteeism.

Check out these ideas for getting started:

• Consider outsourcing your wellness program for specialized health and wellness training. 
• Initiate a walking program during lunch and/or offer discounts on gym memberships.
• Host weight loss or other health competitions, offering incentives to help motivate employees. 
• Host on-site health clinics for flu shots and other health screenings, and set up support groups for addictive behaviors like smoking.