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A well-designed workplace wellness program can significantly reduce employer health care costs while increasing employee retention, motivation and morale. Wellness programs have been shown to reduce absenteeism, employee stress, workers' compensation and disability costs and staff turnover.
According to a 2017 survey conducted by United Benefit Advisors, annual health care premiums have risen to $18,764 for a plan, with employers paying an average of $13,050 per employee. Organizations can significantly shrink their health care costs by providing wellness programs that focus on health education, behavioral change and increased physical activity. Changes in health habits will appreciably postpone and prevent the onset of many chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and anxiety.
There are resources available that can guide companies in formulating, communicating, educating and promoting an effective workplace wellness program. Before prescribing physical activity and healthy living, make sure to provide the tools that employees will need to be successful.
Tips for Implementing a successful workplace wellness program:
Although seemingly overwhelming, implementing a workplace wellness program can produce limitless financial, cultural and employee engagement rewards.
Diane Abramson is the director of HR consulting at LDT Human Capital Solutions, a sister company of Springborn Staffing, located in Portland. She can be reached at Dabramson@springbornstaffing.com.
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