{"id":200,"date":"2015-01-13T17:31:11","date_gmt":"2015-01-13T17:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthchicchatter.com\/?p=200"},"modified":"2015-01-13T17:31:11","modified_gmt":"2015-01-13T17:31:11","slug":"worksite-wellness-programs-are-a-winwin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/?p=200","title":{"rendered":"Worksite Wellness Programs are a Win\/Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>NEWSFLASH!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Companies from big to small will benefit from adding a focus on their employees\u2019 well-being. Turns out it does not detract from productivity \u2013or cost. Quite the opposite, in fact. There have been more than 200 scientific studies indicating the positive return-on-investment for worksite wellness programs. And why wouldn\u2019t they? We spend more time at work than anywhere else, so the workplace provides a primo opportunity to promote healthy habits.<\/p>\n<p>On the company side, these benefits are seen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High well-bring boosts performance<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced recruitment &amp; retention of healthy associates<\/li>\n<li>Reduced health care costs<\/li>\n<li>Decreased rates of illness &amp; injuries<\/li>\n<li>Reduced associate absenteeism<\/li>\n<li>Improved employee relations and morale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How, specifically, does it help employees?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weight reduction<\/li>\n<li>Improved physical fitness<\/li>\n<li>Increased stamina<\/li>\n<li>Lower levels of stress<\/li>\n<li>Increased well-being, self-image &amp; self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I guess that\u2019s not a newsflash, however, is it? We\u2019ve known that inherently that a focus like that is good for morale. Now, after numerous studies, we know that a health focus is a win-win all the way around. Well-being is good for employees, the company, its clients<\/p>\n<p>So, if your company doesn\u2019t have a program, suggest one. The studies are in: ROI is positive. Will it take a little time and money to get started? Sure, but there are many ways to go about it and a lot of outside vendors who can provide help in a number of ways.<\/p>\n<p>What have you got to gain?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gallup.com\/businessjournal\/180146\/memo-executives-boosts-employee-engagement.aspx?utm_source=alert&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=morelink&amp;utm_campaign=syndication\">http:\/\/www.gallup.com\/businessjournal\/180146\/memo-executives-boosts-employee-engagement.aspx?utm_source=alert&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=morelink&amp;utm_campaign=syndication<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.uri.edu\/research\/lrc\/research\/papers\/Dursi-Healthcare.pdf\">http:\/\/www.uri.edu\/research\/lrc\/research\/papers\/Dursi-Healthcare.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sparkpeople.com\/resource\/wellness_articles.asp?id=246\">http:\/\/www.sparkpeople.com\/resource\/wellness_articles.asp?id=246<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWSFLASH! Companies from big to small will benefit from adding a focus on their employees\u2019 well-being. Turns out it does not detract from productivity \u2013or cost. Quite the opposite, in fact. There have been more than 200 scientific studies indicating the positive return-on-investment for worksite wellness programs. And why wouldn\u2019t they? 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