Some descriptions of Worksite Wellness Programs Include:
-worksite based health related activities
-employer sponsored activities
-promotion of healthier lifestyles
-organized worksite programs
-voluntary behavior change
-health and injury risk reduction
-improvement of health related consumer skills
-enhanced personal well being and productivity
A corporate Wellness program is an arrangement of wellness initiatives which are designed to:
-support, encourage or educate employees about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
-prevent overuse patterns and workplace injury
-improve employees productivity
-lower health care cost
On Site facilities and fitness centers can be convenient but are not necessary. Wellness programs can be a simple as completing an assessment and related wellness interventions. Corporate Wellness Programs can be designed to match your needs and budget.
The benefits are well documented and simple, a workplace wellness program can save a company significant funding. With Healthier employees, employers see reduction in absenteeism, turnover, injuries, stress, claims and compensation costs. Programs have also been found to increase morale, job satisfaction, effective teamwork and productivity.
Employees involved in workplace wellness programs have been found to feel better, have fewer accidents and injuries, less incidence of illness and disease and more stamina. Employees have also been found to lose weight, sleep better and have greater degree of enjoyment of family, friends and leisure. In conjunction with Wellness Programs Employees have been found to handle stress and negative emotion more effectively, have increased job satisfaction.
