Posted by Worksite Wellness | Posted in worksite wellness programs | Posted on 20-11-2008
There are a number of reasons why a Worksite Wellness Program is beneficial.
1. Enhanced Morale – When the organizational culture begins to change as a result the Worksite Wellness Program, you and your workers may actually begin to see and feel a new level of energy within the company. Ultimately, one of the most ambitious goals of any comprehensive Worksite Wellness Program is to attempt to influence the attitudes and actions of the company’s most valuable resource — its workers.
2. Lowered Turnover – As we all know, worker replacement costs can be quite high for any kind of business. The effort and expense associated with running employment ads, reading applications, checking references, interviewing qualified candidates, hiring and training a new employee can be a serious burden on any business. In light of the challenges that high worker turnover pose, many organizations are looking to Worksite Wellness Programs as an additional perk that can help to prevent workers from jumping ship.
3. Increased Recruitment Potential – In the midst of a very tight labor market, organizations are forced to pull out the stops in order to recruit new talent. In some instances, Worksite Wellness Programs can prove to be a very valuable tool in sealing the deal.
4. Lowered Absenteeism – When an employee misses work in a business setting, the entire company is forced to absorb his/her responsibilities. Even in the event of the occasional absence caused by things like colds and the flu, work can back-up and tensions can build.
Even worse is a long-term absence caused by a major health event that requires hospitalization and/or rehabilitation. By preventing certain types of illness caused by poor lifestyle habits, Worksite Wellness Programs can play an important role in decreasing rates of absenteeism.
5. Healthcare Cost Containment – Most organizations don’t begin a Worksite Wellness Program with cost containment in mind. However, cost containment for certain health problems should be considered a viable goal by many organizations.
6. Enhanced Staff Member Health Status – One of the greatest advantages of a well-designed Worksite Wellness Program is the promise of improved health. There is a growing body of evidence that suggests well-designed Worksite Wellness Programs can successfully impact such behaviors as smoking, high-risk alcohol use, seatbelt use and more.