A company’s most valuable resource is their employees, meaning taking care of employees is integral to a company’s overall success. In addition to other common incentive programs, Corporate Wellness Programs can be a cornerstone in maintaining employee’s satisfaction within a company.
Corporate Wellness Programs have a long documented history of keeping employees healthy and happy. These programs work on both an individual and group level, increasing employee’s personal health level while promoting team cohesion. In turn, this encourages workplace morale and company loyalty. Healthier employees show higher energy and concentration levels that increase overall productivity. In addition, they experience a decreased risk of workplace injuries as well as reduced absenteeism and sick leaves.
Healthier employees, in turn, boast a company’s overall performance and productivity. In addition, Corporate Wellness Programs can decrease employee health care costs and overall company expenditures. Investing in a Corporate Wellness Program, therefore, is an investment in your company’s future.
BW-PT provides Corporate Wellness Programs tailored to your specific companies’ and employees’ needs. Contact BW-PT to set up a meeting to discuss the details.
For further information on the benefits of Corporate Wellness Programs, refer to the following studies:
- Worksite Health Programs: http://worksitehealthprograms.com/
- “The effects of workplace health promotion on absenteeism and employment costs in a large industrial population.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1404872/
- “A Benefit-to-Cost Analysis of a Work-Site Health Promotions Program” http://journals.lww.com/joem/Abstract/1992/12000/A_Benefit_to_Cost_Analysis_of_a_Work_Site_Health.8.aspx
- “A Comprehensive Worksite Wellness Program in Austin, Texas” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2687866/
- “The Health & Economic Implications of Worksite Wellness Programs.” http://www.healthylife.com/template.asp?pageID=75
- “Implementing a Self-Care Program” http://www.healthylife.com/template.asp?pageID=34
- “Prevention Makes Common ‘Cents’” http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/prevention/
Examples of companies that have seen success from Corporate Wellness Programs:
Xerox, Aetna, Johnson & Johnson, Steelcase, Union Pacific Railroad, Citibank, Motorola, Caterpillar, DuPont, Large Company, Florida Power & Light